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
James Mirtle, New York Times, 6 May 2026
In the three months ended in December 2024, by contrast, transactions fell 8% and comps were down 4%.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Many of the recent arrivals were in the 80%-90% of capacity range, including The Fear of 13, at 88% and a gross of $751,206, no doubt impacted by press- and opening-night comps.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 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
Noun
Other potential comps Wheeler mentioned were Nikita Kucherov and Artemi Panarin for McKenna and Henrik Zetterberg for Stenberg, although none of those three were playing in the NHL in their draft-plus-one season.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 6 May 2026
In the three months ended in December 2024, by contrast, transactions fell 8% and comps were down 4%.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Many of the recent arrivals were in the 80%-90% of capacity range, including The Fear of 13, at 88% and a gross of $751,206, no doubt impacted by press- and opening-night comps.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comps
Noun
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This happened because Sterling was a man of very rare gifts, starting with a set of pipes that, even in his late 80s, could make the grandest church organ sound like a tinny, old saloon piano.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
6 May 2026
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Finishing college not too long ago (December 2023), grad gifts women actually want is a shopping category that’s still fresh on her mind.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The state currently awards most of its votes by congressional district, giving Democrats a chance to deny Republicans of at least one vote in the 2nd Congressional District.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The jury that awards the prestigious Golden Lion prizes resigned last week in protest over the participation of Russia and Israel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Paramount Skydance wrapped up its series of intimate presentations with agencies and marketers in recent weeks.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Eventually, some used it to prepare for conversations, presentations, or decisions.—
Jonathan Avery,
STAT,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Set on a nearly 1-acre hillside lot at the end of a private road, the property provides ample parking for five cars.—
Sandra Barrera,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Don Theisen, a Forest Lake resident and former Washington County Public Works director who now provides consulting services, will report on various delivery methods, such as design-bid-build, construction-manager adviser, or construction-manager at risk.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
Noun
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One of Vang’s top contributors was ActBlue, a Democratic political action committee and online fundraising platform largely based on individual donations.—
Corey Schmidt
May 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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In 2014, the private equity scion Leon Black made two personal donations, totally $950,000, to the think tank—donations Epstein was corresponding and asking about, emails show.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Late style, in other words, renders creativity more—not less—essential.—
David L. Ulin,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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Voters narrowly approved the amendment on April 21, but the court’s ruling renders the vote’s result meaningless.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Yet, even as its population has contracted, the problem Rikers presents has grown.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Survival beyond Earth won't hinge on heroics as much as planning, engineering and being as methodical as the threats deep space presents.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
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And speaking of Irish Whiskey, the performance of The Donn at LSC affords another marquee moment to the category.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Hornby’s location at the north end of the picturesque Georgia Strait waterway affords it a unique microclimate with less rain and more sun than its surrounding areas.—
Sara Harowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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“Comps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comps. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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