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
Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 17 May 2025
After years of protesting player comps or begrudgingly including them in my final column before the draft, the pressure to do them reached a critical mass.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Tim Britton, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Rachel goes to bat for Amy, telling everyone that Adrian will give them all a run for their money in future comps and votes.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 24 July 2025
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Noun
While there aren’t many public takeout comps to Couchbase, the closest would be Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and KKR’s purchase of Cloudera in 2021 for $5.3 billion, or around 5.2-times revenue.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 17 May 2025
After years of protesting player comps or begrudgingly including them in my final column before the draft, the pressure to do them reached a critical mass.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Verb
The best comp for a Jax deal is probably Cleveland’s deal for Andrew Miller in 2016, which cost it two top-100 prospects (and two other pitchers who made the big leagues).
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Rachel goes to bat for Amy, telling everyone that Adrian will give them all a run for their money in future comps and votes.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comp
Noun
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Each gift compounds, creating opportunities not just for today, but for years to come.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Milwaukee Sentinel reported on its front page Aug. 14, 1937, that Milwaukee County had accepted a $60,000 gift to build a concert bandshell in Washington Park on the city's west side.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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He was awarded first base in the second inning when his swing hit Diamondback catcher James McCann’s glove.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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The prizes will be awarded at a ceremony to be held at London’s iconic Roundhouse venue on Sept. 23.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At present, the ratio is more in keeping with a 90/10 split in favor of linear TV.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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At present, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Many people cannot otherwise afford or gain access to human therapists, but access to generative AI is generally plentiful in comparison.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Many nonprofit owners couldn’t afford to expand at a pace that would meet demand.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Based on this language, an NIL collective that collects and shares donations with athletes in exchange for their commitment to a university would not be engaged in an activity with a valid business purpose.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Allegheny Mountain Radio has received more than a hundred and seventy individual donations, adding up to tens of thousands of dollars.—
Oliver Whang,
New Yorker,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Across the collection, the complex and multifaceted experiences of trans people of color are rendered vividly, and the pieces urge political action in the present while offering a beacon of hope for a more just future.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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Market Concentration: Heavy dependence on the Canadian market renders TLRY vulnerable to regulatory changes and competitive pressures within a single jurisdiction.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Prioritize In-Person Meetings Conflicts with investors are typically handled via emails, video calls and presentations.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The trainees had already been reminded that they wouldn’t be allowed to pause the video or remove the audio during their presentation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Omega-3 content per serving: Chia seeds are highly nutritious, providing a shelf-stable source of ALA, plus fiber, magnesium, selenium, and zinc.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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The statement noted that Morgan Stanley had provided assessment to the exec board and Goldman Sachs the same to the supervisory board.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Comp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comp. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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