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
Dan Duggan, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
As always, the caveats about Nielsen’s new ratings currency apply, as the introduction of the Big Data + Panel methodology and expanded out-of-home measurement makes comps with historical deliveries a bit dicey.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
There is one particular NBA legend whose name pops up in some Peterson comps ...
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The Giants have had 31 comp picks during that same span.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
As always, the caveats about Nielsen’s new ratings currency apply, as the introduction of the Big Data + Panel methodology and expanded out-of-home measurement makes comps with historical deliveries a bit dicey.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
For the January showcase, tickets sold out in 15 minutes, and actors struggled to comp their friends and family.
—Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
There is one particular NBA legend whose name pops up in some Peterson comps ...
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comp
Noun
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The gift was designated to further advance and highlight essential and high-level glioblastoma research at UC San Diego, in addition to inspiring others to follow suit and ultimately contribute to this critical and developing area of medical research.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The drone attack killed nine people, including three children, and injured at least eight others as the leader of the Simon Pele gang prepared to distribute gifts to children in the area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The brand has also been awarded both Green Key Global and Green Key Mexico certifications.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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But things did not go entirely the plaintiff’s way in the mixed judgment, as Tony Saxon, who brought the suit, was awarded only $140,000, plus lawyers’ fees and court costs, with no additional punitive damages.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
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The agreement allegedly called for $5,000 in cash to the council member and a $5,000 donation to an independent expenditure committee aligned with him.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Senate Bill 423 would ban political donations from out-of-state donors if those contributions exceed 50% of the total money raised for a campaign or leadership committee.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This development highlights why companies cannot afford to pull back on cybersecurity spending on best-of-breed operators like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks , even when geopolitical tensions create economic uncertainty.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some can’t afford to attend at all; others save for months for the head-to-toe outfits and pre-party home celebrations, the photographer explained.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Women’s Center explained to us the succession of victories that led to Taiwan’s feminist present, though, as always, there is more work to be done.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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And yet much of what this year’s club presents will look and feel familiar.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Three of these factors played a key role in rendering the AXIS mission ineligible for selection.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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At the conclusion of closing arguments, the court will issue a decision or the jury will render a verdict.—
Florence Taylor Barner,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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No serious partner will invest the funds needed to prepare a presentation to a city.—
Betty Resch,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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The compensation agreements were approved unanimously last month by the council’s economic development committee with no debate and no presentation to the public.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As people come in, the money goes back into neighborhoods as police and firemen, snowplows and road crews — the infrastructure and services residents expect government to provide.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Now, Beaudet and her colleagues have digitally rearranged the facial bones to their rightful places, providing a clearer look at Little Foot’s face — and hinting at features that may be shared across the human family tree.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Comp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comp. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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