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
Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 9 June 2026
The comps were particularly rough that season, as the NYC-OKC skirmish was no match for what would prove to be Michael Jordan’s final championship in Chicago.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 June 2026
Comparable sales, or comps, is a key metric for the retail industry that adjusts for new store openings and closings to ensure fair year-over-year comparisons.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Many things work in Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’s favor, distinguishing it from some of the duller comps in the past several years.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 May 2026
Comscore chief box office analyst Paul Dergarabedian is among those left stunned, saying there are virtually no comps.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
His comps after this season included Alex Kerfoot, Josh Bailey and Kris Versteeg.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Noun
The contracts of the Ducks’ Jackson LaCombe and the New Jersey Devils’ Luke Hughes – both carry a $9 million annual average value – will surely be used as comps.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 9 June 2026
The comps were particularly rough that season, as the NYC-OKC skirmish was no match for what would prove to be Michael Jordan’s final championship in Chicago.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 June 2026
Comparable sales, or comps, is a key metric for the retail industry that adjusts for new store openings and closings to ensure fair year-over-year comparisons.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Many things work in Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’s favor, distinguishing it from some of the duller comps in the past several years.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 May 2026
Comscore chief box office analyst Paul Dergarabedian is among those left stunned, saying there are virtually no comps.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
His comps after this season included Alex Kerfoot, Josh Bailey and Kris Versteeg.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comps
Noun
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Vaccination is one of the greatest gifts humanity has ever given itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The declaration, in honor of the billionaire philanthropist whose gifts boosted arts, science, education and cultural causes and more across Los Angeles for decades, marks a collaboration between the County of Los Angeles and the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
Verb
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What else is going on Rebecca Grossman and an ex-Dodger were found liable for the crash that killed two boys; a jury awards $176 million.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Back then, Jagland was the secretary general of the European Council and chairman of the committee that awards the Nobel peace prize.—
Ola Morris Innset,
The Dial,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The Zoo will offer special entertainment programming such as concerts, dance competitions, trampoline shows, parades featuring life-size animal puppets and acrobats and interactive presentations on animals from around the world.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The design event kicks off Wednesday, with presentations and exhibits unfolding from the waterfront districts of Christianshavn to Islands Brygge.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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That document also provides recommended strategies to address that priority.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Tonight’s Gemini new moon provides a perfect opportunity to address your inbox pile up.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The family said donations will help cover costs associated with investigative genetic genealogy and other forensic techniques used to identify suspects in cases that have gone cold.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The million-dollar-plus donations by local billionaire philanthropists, who are aging and may need medical treatment themselves, are aimed at improving cancer care, funding research to prevent and treat diseases, fueling major hospital expansions, and adding specialized pediatric care.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Without revealing too much, this structure from al-Mansour and co-writer Brad Niemann ends up having a roundabout reason too, given a bizarre third-act twist that renders moot the film’s entire point of view, along with its central themes.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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The cooler itself projects a custom image onto these spinning blades, which renders them as a floating hologram that hovers above the blades, larger than their diameter.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Whatever your dad, grandfather, father-in-law or father figure prefers, there’s a gift for him on this list of fun — and functional — presents.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
9 June 2026
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But most are here for the opportunity this blank canvas presents.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Verb
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For the more adventurous, the hike up Hurricane Ridge affords magnificent vistas of both the Olympic Mountains and Vancouver Island.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Don’t skip a visit to the rooftop deck, which affords swaggering views of the market’s massive ferris wheel, the downtown skyline, and ferries to nearby islands.—
Harry Cheadle,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2026
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“Comps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comps. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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