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
Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
The Broncos could also gain a couple more late-round comp picks for losing RB Javonte Williams and punter Riley Dixon in last year’s free agency.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
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
When the art department’s comps are ready for presentation, jacket meetings are held.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
The Broncos could also gain a couple more late-round comp picks for losing RB Javonte Williams and punter Riley Dixon in last year’s free agency.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
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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There is a lot of cleansing, mentally and physically, preparing floral arrangements for home and gifts.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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The day usually involves special morning prayers, charity, special meals, family visits, gifts and more.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Earlier this month, Meyer certified the rebuttal in Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal’s landmark arbitration case in which Skubal was awarded a $32 million salary for 2026.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The set-up is as much competition as brainstorming session, and prizes will be awarded Saturday evening.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Universities may require more substantive checks on all donations independent of size and source.—
Brian Herman,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The committee had yet to report any donations or expenditures.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Whether Newsom can achieve his ambitious child care goals depends in part on whether people like Moore can afford to stay open.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Daniel Kahle is disabled and couldn't afford to fix his Rancho Cordova home's 50-year-old wooden fence.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At present, inflation expectations are coming in above the target of 2%, but not as hot as economists feared.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Nuis and Stolz had no answer for the inexplicably fast paces in an environment that lacks the climate control and steady temperature present at the sport’s other top tracks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Beer that turned green − possibly a chemical reaction with the drugs Dominque Pelicot had been slipping into her drinks and food to render her unconscious for the rapes.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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However, last week the environmental groups submitted filings that requested the panel conduct oral arguments before rendering a decision.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The other grant recipient, Critter Encounters, is a live animal education company that offers up-close animal presentations at schools and private events.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Spain’s muscular presence at this year’s Berlinale and European Film Market was bolstered on Saturday with an inaugural presentation and networking event organized by the Madrid Audiovisual Cluster in collaboration with the Madrid Film Office and Film Madrid Region.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Private cottages provide extra space and solitude, plus special amenities like outdoor soaking tubs, dining areas, and kitchens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The most advanced pediatric care in the state is provided at the Medical University of South Carolina’s campus in Charleston, several hours away from the Upstate on the coast.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Comp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comp. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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