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,
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
Comscore chief box office analyst Paul Dergarabedian is among those left stunned, saying there are virtually no comps.
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Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
Noun
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comps
Noun
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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.
Verb
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Under them, a chatbot must not be able to interact with someone under 18 unless it is programmed against encouraging self-destructive behavior and provides parents with tools to manage the child’s use.
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Palliative care, which provides medical and emotional support to patients at the end of their lives, is a relatively new concept, arising only in the 1960s.
Noun
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Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones has raised millions, including helping to get $800,000 in donations to fund a replica of a historic ship for the maritime museum in his San Diego district.
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The process has also been slow due to an insufficient number of buses sent by the Malawian government, which has also asked for donations to help bus the returnees home, the officials said.
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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.
Noun
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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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Be grateful for the opportunities America affords to you and yours.
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The city also boasts historical monuments of great interest, such as the Puerto Plata Lighthouse, which affords visitors stunning views of the ocean.
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“Comps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comps. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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