as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
this hotel offers its guests more comps, including a free bottle of champagne, than most in its class
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Recent Examples of comp
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
His legal practice primarily focuses on sports injuries, workers’ comp, and disability benefits, according to his law firm — areas close to home for a former athlete.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
But Russell could also be dryly self-aware: on a trip to Jamaica, some of the girls sneaked into the nude resort Hedonism, where a maître d’ who recognized Russell offered to comp them for the buffet.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Additionally, Christian said sellers are becoming savvier, checking comps on eBay to turn a profit.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
His legal practice primarily focuses on sports injuries, workers’ comp, and disability benefits, according to his law firm — areas close to home for a former athlete.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Sharp ultimately had to comp just the one meal Monday before realizing that one Toast terminal at the restaurant could store the transactions.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
But Russell could also be dryly self-aware: on a trip to Jamaica, some of the girls sneaked into the nude resort Hedonism, where a maître d’ who recognized Russell offered to comp them for the buffet.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comp
Noun
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From a gift of Elizabeth Taylor’s ring, bestowed on Allura, by her cheating younger husband, to $40 million worth of trinkets that Liberty helps salvage from her Upper East Side client wanting a divorce.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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For small businesses, simplicity wins—a clear offer like ‘buy one, gift one’ or a free consult lowers the barrier for first-time buyers and gives them a reason to pick you over a big-box store.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Through the Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Research Fund, the V Foundation has now awarded over $105 million in research grants to advance childhood cancer treatments and care.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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The league is in the midst of awarding a package of games previously earmarked for ESPN to new partners.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Here’s a collection of organizations and aid groups accepting donations to fund emergency relief efforts in the Caribbean.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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States, cities and food banks have been ramping up donations desperately trying to fill the gap.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Alexander affords the Eagles more depth at outside cornerback.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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The same report noted that even someone making $135,000 — your standard-issue tech worker — could afford only a third of rentals on the market.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Best Gifts for 5-Year-Olds When looking for gifts for 5-year-olds, opt for presents that encourage cooperative play, such as a family-friendly board game.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Running Point actress was spotted shopping for holiday presents last December with a hands-free bag strapped across her body, and just one 12-second TikTok clip persuaded us to dole out some change on a purse that’s just like hers.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For centuries, the doctrine of coverture rendered married women the property of their husbands with no legal rights of their own.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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This gray panel matches the collar and Wings logo, and the rest of the upper is rendered in white and off-white.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There will be presentations to honor veterans, guest speakers and a salute from the Vista City Council.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The presentation concluded with emphasis on Thailand’s maturing creative ecosystem, supported by eight key government agencies coordinating to promote Thai soft power, expand cultural influence and drive media exports while attracting international talent and investment.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Contractors working on the project recently completed pouring the foundation for what will provide smaller housing units meant to make quarantining detainees with communicable illnesses safer and easier.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Casting directors Cindy Tolan, Lucy Bevan and Patricia Vasconcelos provided a masterclass and held a series of casting sessions with Portuguese actors in the build-up to Passaporte Lisboa, a casting festival that runs in November.—
Martin Dale,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Comp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comp. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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