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
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
Without all-star production in the NHL, some of his comps are unsurprisingly underwhelming, like Tyler Kennedy, Eeli Tolvanen and Scottie Upshall.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
Noun
This situation is not without its comps (albeit not exact).
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Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
Without all-star production in the NHL, some of his comps are unsurprisingly underwhelming, like Tyler Kennedy, Eeli Tolvanen and Scottie Upshall.
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comps
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An appeals court in April sentenced Yoon’s wife, Kim Keon Hee, to four years in prison after convicting her on various charges, including receiving luxury gifts from a Unification Church official.
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To surrender to those gifts, as Rowland put it, was to shatter boundaries that had previously kept Black artists segregated to genre and medium.
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Another provision would create a grant program, the Innovation Fund, that awards $200 million a year for five years to localities with a track record of increasing housing supply.
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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.
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And this season at Pitti Uomo and Milan Fashion Week Men’s, as a heatwave struck Europe and the looksmaxxing movement circulating around GLP-1s and peptides continues to shift body ideals, runways and presentations held a mirror up to our changing world.
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Tuesday’s presentations will focus on whether changes to annual targets are needed ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.
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Credo Technology Credo Technology (CRDO) provides high-speed connectivity solutions for AI data centers.
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Plus, the 100 percent cotton fabric provides cooling comfort and airflow, while remaining luxuriously soft and cozy.
Noun
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Local, national and international organizations quickly mobilized to collect monetary donations and urgently needed supplies.
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But aid groups say delivering donations will require negotiating permits with the Venezuelan government.
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Aside from the gorgeous photos of Clooney’s shiny hair, reviewers with all types of hair confirm the shampoo renders great results.
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That production always and everywhere buys production is what renders bitcoin the opposite of money.
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Winfrey pointed to her own childhood in Mississippi as formative in her desire to provide for the audience, recalling a Christmas when her family had no presents before nuns turned up to her house with gifts.
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Money market accounts have high interest rates that can help grow your money faster and more effectively, with none of the risk that investing presents in today's uncertain economy.
Verb
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That includes a full suspension system developed in partnership with FOX, as well as an 800-Wh battery that affords it a range of 107 miles (172 km).
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That Cena and André are so good together is all the more striking in a movie that affords them such infrequent overlap.
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“Comps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comps. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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