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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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
In the third quarter, revenues were up 29 percent against comps of a 105 percent gain.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Analysts said the upcoming quarter will likely show negative comps in its core North America business and is unlikely to mark a major step forward.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
The Logline is under wraps, but the comps are Night at the Museum and An American Werewolf in London.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
So Much Fun) and others exhausting (the YSL Slime Language comps, 2023’s Business Is Business), as well as too many studio leaks unleashed via message board accounts.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
The era of sky-high multiples pandemic multiples are out; pragmatic comps are in.
—Pam Kaur, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, Christian said sellers are becoming savvier, checking comps on eBay to turn a profit.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
In the third quarter, revenues were up 29 percent against comps of a 105 percent gain.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Analysts said the upcoming quarter will likely show negative comps in its core North America business and is unlikely to mark a major step forward.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
The Logline is under wraps, but the comps are Night at the Museum and An American Werewolf in London.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
So Much Fun) and others exhausting (the YSL Slime Language comps, 2023’s Business Is Business), as well as too many studio leaks unleashed via message board accounts.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
The era of sky-high multiples pandemic multiples are out; pragmatic comps are in.
—Pam Kaur, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comps
Noun
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Get specific prompts to optimize emails, memos and presentations for tone, context and audience.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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It's itemized and usually broken down into sections, such as presentations or reports, public hearings, and consent.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This year also introduced the inaugural Wonder Project | Stand Together Fellowship, which awards a writer with a one-year screenwriting fellowship with mentorship from former Marvel executive and producer Jeremy Latcham.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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Additional beneficiaries include the foundation’s scholarship program, which typically awards $5,000 to $6,000 to high school students from the Rancho Bernardo area who plan to attend college in California, Kurth said.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bringing you gifts, whether toys or prey, shows affection and a desire to share.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Along with the launch of Neiman Marcus’ 2025 fantasy gifts curation, the retailer debuted its holiday campaign.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Target leans back towards DEI Target last week highlighted its partnership with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs that provides education and other services to Black founders of small businesses.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Upcycling solid wastes This technique provides a versatile, scalable, and efficient strategy for upcycling solid wastes into high-performance materials for environmental and energy catalysis, as per the study.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The White House did not release the size of the donations for all 37 listed.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hawke renders Hart as the most erudite barfly to buzz around mid-century Manhattan.—
Kyle McGovern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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There are unanswered overtures from the choir’s pianist Horner (Robert Emms), a soft, vulnerable young man whose conscientious-objector status renders him a fellow outsider.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Per the synopsis, A PAW Patrol Christmas sees PAW Patrol member Rubble looking forward to Santa bringing him a new laser drill, but finding that Santa has come down with a cold and can’t deliver any presents.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Neiman Marcus unveiled its 2025 Fantasy Gifts collection — an exclusive assortment of luxury designer presents — at the event last night.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But, experts cautioned, the size of the tech giants affords them resources to help minimize the frequency and duration of outages.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The challenge for free societies is that the effectiveness of leadership and social hierarchies always affords the possibility for authoritarianism.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Comps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comps. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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