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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For the third game in a row, Towns — a six-time All-Star specifically for his scoring gifts — was invisible on offense in the first half before imposing his will over the second two quarters as the Knicks attempted to punch themselves back into a game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Save that extra cash for gifts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Created to honor the legacy and impact of late Charlotte Observer Hornets beat writer Rick Bonnell, the scholarship awards $10,000 annually via the Hornets Foundation to a journalism student enrolled at a university or college in North Carolina.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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The newest award, now in its 4th year, is The Monte Livermore Celebration of Nature Award, which awards $2,000 for an outstanding work of art featuring flowers, trees, plants and landscapes.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The free event will feature crafts, play activities, animal encounters, nature presentations, vendor booths and other attractions, according to a social media post.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The records include emails, internal presentations and other company documents used as exhibits in litigation, as well as court transcripts and witness testimony from depositions.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Through adoptions, education, outreach, and field services, the shelter provides critical support to promote responsible pet care in the community.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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This extreme volatility provides a critical opportunity for industry leaders to look beyond surface-level price swings and focus on the fundamental constraints actually driving the market.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, employees at both DFW Airport and Love Field are collecting donations – including nonperishable food, hygiene items, baby supplies, and gas or grocery gift cards – to further support federal aviation workers affected by the shutdown.—
Lauren Crawford,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Public and union support during the shutdown has been vital to easing some of the financial and emotional burden for TSA workers, as airports coordinate gift card drives for gas and groceries, food pantries and other donations.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In his songs, the Virginia rapper renders societal ills in high definition.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
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The video, posted by Evolving AI on Instagram on March 24, renders the dogs’ real-life escape in a style reminiscent of a studio animation feature.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Just after Christmas last year, a mother posted a video of her five-year-old son appreciating his presents from Santa Clause.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The album cover presents Firesign as a sort of Dada resistance force; the words ALL HAIL MARX LENNON, in faux-Cyrillic letters, appear around photos of Groucho and John.—
Andrew Katzenstein,
The New York Review of Books,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Timber Cove, situated on the South Shore, affords both sunrise and sunset views.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Its location within the Costa Palmas community affords easy access to golf, orchards, swimmable beaches, a yacht club and the marina.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Comps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comps. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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