as in gift
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 comp
Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
In comps, Cinderella bowed to $74M in 2015 (including $22M for China), while The Little Mermaid opened to $68M overseas in 2023.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
This winter’s Dodgers blow all those comps out of the water.
—Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for comp
Noun
Many related families have been in touch with the production, with some quietly hanging around to meet them after a performance, others asking for comps for their 19-person clan.
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The amused barista eventually tires of our back-and-forth and comps the drinks.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for comp
Noun
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The wines aren’t really exported, either, so a bottle carried carefully back to the USA makes a welcome gift.—
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Be Forward-Looking If feedback is such a gift, why do most of us hate receiving it as well as giving it?—
Verb
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Immediately after awarding Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia a degree in the late 17th century, the university’s rectors established legislation barring women from studying there.—
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The deal included a three-year prison term, but a judge awarded Reynante nearly two years of credit for time served.—
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However, at present there is no confirmation that FSD uses that camera.—
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Even if this technology was created for China, at least at present, BYD's Super E-Platform launch is a significant day for the EV industry as a whole.—
Verb
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Assuming that happens, the GOP would have a five-seat majority in the House − meaning Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., could afford to lose no more than two votes to guarantee a majority.—
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All of these companies are seeking to differentiate themselves in this quest — and none of them can afford to fall behind.—
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The project, whose construction depended on being fully funded through donations or grants, will expand recreational access without using taxpayer dollars.—
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In one of those trends, content creators mock the hardships faced by Palestinian children in Gaza by pranking their parents or grandparents by pretending to represent a fictional humanitarian organization asking for donations for Palestinian children.—
Verb
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Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s team also provided information that could render these accusations null.—
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Yes, in 2025 there is no shortage of digital apps, planners and workspaces to render conventional notebooks obsolete – but a quick visit to any stationery store will prove that there's strong support for the physical versions.—
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After the presentation, Nguyen answered some questions from this news organization regarding the tariffs, taxes and trade issues being pondered by the White House.—
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His zinger didn’t wind up in the final presentation.—
Verb
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This analysis provides a useful framework for identifying where basketball demand may be strongest and where opportunities for future growth could emerge.—
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The service is also provided at no extra cost to Spectrum’s existing non-video customers who use both internet and mobile service.—
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“Comp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comp. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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