as in presentations
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
John Buckingham, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Same-store sales, or comps in retail speak, declined for six straight quarters.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
The Gap brand itself saw its seventh consecutive quarter of positive comps, leading to a 4 percent increase.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
The closest comps would be their 1-15 stretch in late August and September of 2017 or their 16-26 stumble out of the gate in 2018.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
Elsewhere, Nexstar posted a 9%, or $47 million, loss in sales as its quarterly haul of $475 million reflected tough political spend comps and a shaky automotive market.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Additionally, Christian said sellers are becoming savvier, checking comps on eBay to turn a profit.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
Not just market comps or construction costs—but live operational feedback.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
Traffic was positive across channels, July was the best month of the quarter and August comps turned positive with mid-single-digit growth.
—John Buckingham, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Same-store sales, or comps in retail speak, declined for six straight quarters.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
The Gap brand itself saw its seventh consecutive quarter of positive comps, leading to a 4 percent increase.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
The closest comps would be their 1-15 stretch in late August and September of 2017 or their 16-26 stumble out of the gate in 2018.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
Elsewhere, Nexstar posted a 9%, or $47 million, loss in sales as its quarterly haul of $475 million reflected tough political spend comps and a shaky automotive market.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Additionally, Christian said sellers are becoming savvier, checking comps on eBay to turn a profit.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
Not just market comps or construction costs—but live operational feedback.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comps
Noun
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From Saison’s signature Welcome Tea — a delicate bundle of eight herbs and flowers that greets every guest—to the meticulous multi-course progression that unfolds with tableside presentations and impeccable attention to detail, dining here isn’t just a meal.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The services include a choir led by music director Sharon Farber, readings and special presentations from media personalities, actors, acting teachers and other industry professionals.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The competition awards no prize money; the main reward is glory.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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This rivalry, named the Bayou Bucket Game 51 years ago, awards the winner a trophy topped with a golden bucket.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But physical gifts, even those as impressive as Metcalf’s, can only take an athlete so far.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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In 2006, Universal Music Group and other major labels settled with New York State for $12 million over traditional payola, where radio stations received payments or expensive gifts in exchange for airplay.—
Jared Brenner,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The site provides links to 14 private and government groups that accept and act on complaints, including the FBI, the Better Business Bureau, the Social Security Administration, AARP, the SEC, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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This new framework provides the immigration official with greater flexibility and discretion.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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ArtStart collects donations of recycled materials and art supplies and sells them back to the public at low prices at its ArtScraps center.—
Kathryn Kovalenko,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Some donations don’t meet health, safety, or usability standards.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The current system of revisions renders an important set of numbers impossible to use.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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To put it mildly, Longo is disheartened by the political climate, by the bullying and attacks on democracy, by war, by the language that renders America as a sports team.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the problem textile waste presents to the United States is very acute.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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Beyond The Marketing Claims The data SymphonyAI presents is eye-catching — $200M in retail profit uplift, 77% fewer false positives in financial services, 35% asset utilization gains in manufacturing.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Just a 10-minute stroll from the city center, the elevation affords something akin to a retreat; Bolaño feels spirited away from the noisy streets, surrounded instead by humming cicadas and chirping birds.—
Keith Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
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If all three can't be attained in one venue, choose a venue that affords all three within reasonable walking distance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Comps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comps. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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