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
Paulina Likos, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Comparable sales rose 7 percent — the eighth consecutive quarter of positive comps.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
So, on comps based on the bare minimum of information, Imai already looks like a decent bet in free agency.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
But when the appraisal came in much lower than expected, even after a rebuttal with additional comps, the value still did not move.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
The parent company of the MMA league and wrestling franchise had a mixed third quarter with revenue down on tough year-over-year comps from last year’s Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Additionally, Christian said sellers are becoming savvier, checking comps on eBay to turn a profit.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
The analysts now have comps data for 40 of the 81 days in the company’s fiscal 2026 second quarter, which will be out after the market closes on March 5.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Comparable sales rose 7 percent — the eighth consecutive quarter of positive comps.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
So, on comps based on the bare minimum of information, Imai already looks like a decent bet in free agency.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
But when the appraisal came in much lower than expected, even after a rebuttal with additional comps, the value still did not move.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
The parent company of the MMA league and wrestling franchise had a mixed third quarter with revenue down on tough year-over-year comps from last year’s Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Additionally, Christian said sellers are becoming savvier, checking comps on eBay to turn a profit.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comps
Noun
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The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte’s Angel Tree program matches children in need with anonymous donors who buy them presents for Christmas, and provides senior citizens with gifts.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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The shop even offers other fun souvenirs like clothing, home décor, and gifts.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Yet, when the computers spit out the results for the 2024 Player Impact Program that awards $50 million to the PGA’s biggest stars, Woods ranked first and collected the top $10 million bonus.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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Fourteen winners are sent to a second round of judging and tasted again by a smaller jury who awards each cheese between one and seven points.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Immersive multimedia displays and live presentations by experts will have your family observing the skies in a whole new way.—
Josh Roberts,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The White House expects to make its final presentations to the Commission of Fine Arts in February, and to the National Capitol Planning Commission in March, and will submit its final plan for the project by the end of January, a White House official told ABC News.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If Young ever offers a provocative pregame quote that provides a soundbite for the opposing locker room, a roomful of reporters will collapse in surprise on the spot.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The company now provides hydro jetting, sewer repair and replacement, trenchless repairs, water damage cleanup services, and water filtration and softening systems.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Community members can support the campaign through tax-deductible donations administered by the El Dorado Community Foundation, rounding up purchases at the register, or settling membership equity balances.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The device features an 8-inch curved OLED display that renders a holographic 3D companion designed to simulate emotional intimacy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The show cars are life-size, real chassis that have been built to mirror the FIA/F1 renders, which teams can purchase to place in their factories, for hospitality events or use at the forthcoming launch events.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte’s Angel Tree program matches children in need with anonymous donors who buy them presents for Christmas, and provides senior citizens with gifts.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some might take issue that actual recordings get used, but given the message this expertly made film so emphatically presents, that haunting voice makes the film all that more powerful, meaningful and dispiriting.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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These days, no one affords anyone patience.—
Troy Renck The Denver Post,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Qatar’s economic footprint in the Palmetto State no doubt affords it a degree of influence over the politicians who represent it.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Comps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comps. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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