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
Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 22 May 2026
That regular season showed some promising comps, and his postseason is proving those could very well be in his future.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Many of the recent arrivals were in the 80%-90% of capacity range, including The Fear of 13, at 88% and a gross of $751,206, no doubt impacted by press- and opening-night comps.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 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
Noun
Home Depot ‘s comps matched Lowe’s , giving investors a reason to keep faith in the troubled stock.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 22 May 2026
That regular season showed some promising comps, and his postseason is proving those could very well be in his future.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Many of the recent arrivals were in the 80%-90% of capacity range, including The Fear of 13, at 88% and a gross of $751,206, no doubt impacted by press- and opening-night comps.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comps
Noun
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Some fruits and vegetables are so special they’re treated like rare seasonal gifts, including figs from trees grown from cuttings brought from Greece by Grow + Gather’s founder, George Gastis, passed down through generations of his family.—
Sara Rosenthal,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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His final Cup Series season would have been a true farewell tour — a last chance at his elusive Daytona 500, last visit to each racetrack as a Cup driver, gifts from each racetrack and tributes such as grandstands named in his honor.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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In 2012, Newsome was inducted into the Silver Circle by the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the organization that awards local Emmys.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2026
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The state currently awards most of its votes by congressional district, giving Democrats a chance to deny Republicans of at least one vote in the 2nd Congressional District.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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In addition to performing at the resident professional theater, students star in intimate presentations of full-length plays selected specifically for each actor.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
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Complex presentations around comorbid conditions and DSM-5 depicted mental health considerations are less likely to get prioritization or attention.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Instability, such as a moist, warm environment that provides the ingredients for a thunderstorm, and wind shear.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The result is a flattering second-skin finish that provides hydration without feeling greasy or heavy.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
Noun
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According to the Senate questionnaire, Lukas has made small political donations to the campaigns of various Republican candidates, including Blake Masters, Nick Freitas, Martha McSally and Ricky Gill, who is now the National Security Council’s senior director for South and Central Asia.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2026
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There have been in-kind donations, and the city has contributed materials such as gravel and decomposed granite for walking paths.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Which renders success a moot point.—
Holly Corbett,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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His sentiment inspires the two poets, both in their 70s—until, moments later, tragedy renders language powerless.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Wedding presents may be sent before a wedding, or up to a year after, but they should never be brought to the wedding itself.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Each song excites with shifting drums and a playground of sonic textures, unwrapping each layer like presents for your ears.—
Kat Bein,
SPIN,
21 May 2026
Verb
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The common thread here is everyone has a thirst for unique experiences and adventure, exactly what Ultima Oasis affords you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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The away end affords excellent views.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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“Comps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comps. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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