as in gifts
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 comps
Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Ahead of its opening March 23, Giant, starring John Lithgow, brought in over $1 million across seven performances, which included press comps, and played to 98 percent capacity at the Music Box Theatre.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
As Betances alluded to, comps between him and Lagrange have been made throughout the spring.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Analysts cited yesterday's mixed quarter and decelerating comps.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
The Friday to Saturday increase was significantly above comps, reflecting strong word of mouth.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 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
When the art department’s comps are ready for presentation, jacket meetings are held.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Phia began as a browser extension that surfed the web for resale comps to items shoppers were searching.
—Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
In Robertson’s case specifically, his comps point to a few potential outcomes here.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Ahead of its opening March 23, Giant, starring John Lithgow, brought in over $1 million across seven performances, which included press comps, and played to 98 percent capacity at the Music Box Theatre.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
As Betances alluded to, comps between him and Lagrange have been made throughout the spring.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Analysts cited yesterday's mixed quarter and decelerating comps.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
The Friday to Saturday increase was significantly above comps, reflecting strong word of mouth.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 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
When the art department’s comps are ready for presentation, jacket meetings are held.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Phia began as a browser extension that surfed the web for resale comps to items shoppers were searching.
—Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comps
Noun
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Memorial gifts may be sent to the Clemson University Foundation, the Frank and Sarah Gentry Endowment, at 220 Mandarin Center Drive, Clemson, SC 29634.—
Chase Jordan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Other gifts included a traditional Bedouin tent and tables, cushions and carpets that Epstein later set up on his island.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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No place awards the ball in play like Coors.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Prizes are available, including the Golden Egg, which awards a complimentary party at Kings with space for 12 friends to bowl, eat and play on the house.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Venture capital meetings, accelerator demo days and even corporate board presentations often hinge on short, high-stakes interactions where impressions of the leader quickly become impressions of the venture.—
Paul Sanchez Ruiz,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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Each of the presentations was a finalist for the conference’s hackathon competition.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hameed provides the voice and remote puppetry, while Shah inhabits the bear costume onstage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation offers a Free Snack Program that provides nutritious meals for youths — newborns to 18-year-olds — at its public parks.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The market accepts donations of shelf-stable foods, baby food and diapers.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Those supporting the family were seeking $55,000 in donations to pay for funeral costs, as well as medical and everyday bills.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The fun of watching Survivor is seeing contestants wriggle out of seemingly impossible binds through social skills, but when that becomes impossible, the show renders itself only frustrating.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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In his songs, the Virginia rapper renders societal ills in high definition.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Investitures are ceremonies in which a senior royal presents medals to people recognized for their significant contributions.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The expiration of the WOTC at the end of 2025 presents a critical opportunity to reauthorize and modernize the program to better support employment outcomes for veterans and military families.—
Brooke Creek,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Allowing payment via cash box and Venmo affords Atchley more free time to bake instead of being present to make sales.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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This affords it plenty of privacy despite the windows on all sides, with the only immediate neighbors being a boisterous bunch of alpacas, goats, chicken, and cows.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Comps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comps. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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