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
Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
So, on comps based on the bare minimum of information, Imai already looks like a decent bet in free agency.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 19 Nov. 2025
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
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Noun
Special mention: another comp of this title, over at David’s site.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
So, on comps based on the bare minimum of information, Imai already looks like a decent bet in free agency.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Verb
The payoff would be stabilizing comps through 2026 and restoring Target’s premium-mass halo as a place to browse, be advised, and buy across channels.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 19 Nov. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comp
Noun
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The families exchanged Christmas cookies as a parting gift.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Target even launched its own chatbot dedicated to helping consumers find holiday gifts.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Or if a you’re awarded a German prize that is swiftly withdrawn.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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In May 2024, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the university and spoke at the school’s spring commencement ceremony that same year.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Community members can support the campaign through tax-deductible donations administered by the El Dorado Community Foundation, rounding up purchases at the register, or settling membership equity balances.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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More than half of the students at the Title One school have families below the poverty line, so parents couldn’t afford to buy the instruments themselves, Jessica Brustad said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Other Texas universities, including Texas Christian University and the University of Texas System, have recently announced similar free tuition programs to help more residents afford college.—
Milla Surjadi,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Even after the pick-less Young trade, there does seem to be a pathway present for the Heat to restock with draft picks while, like the Hawks, continually stuck in play-in-ville.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte’s Angel Tree program matches children in need with anonymous donors who buy them presents for Christmas, and provides senior citizens with gifts.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This transformation renders the target — the frozen limit — a finite object that a finite computer can handle.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
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Its three glittering diamonds had a powerful effect on Sophie Rhys-Jones—rendering her speechless.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Also part of the program will be a presentation of the Resonator Hall of Fame Awards, designated for the career achievements of producers and engineers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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The platform meets Criminal Justice Information Systems standards set by the FBI and undergoes regular cybersecurity penetration testing, according to the presentation.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The vast majority of these deaths are caused by illicit fentanyl which experts report is typically synthesized in Mexico from precursor chemicals provided by Chinese operatives and brought into the United States via vehicles passing through official ports of entry.—
Charles LeBaron,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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From 2018 to July 2024, Thola-Duran directed crime groups from Central and South America to travel to various parts of the United States to commit thefts, using cars provided by DPR, the indictment filed in Los Angeles federal court states.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Comp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comp. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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