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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as in to award
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Nathan Bomey, Axios, 15 Aug. 2024
Licensing and other revenue plunged 48%, reflecting tough comps from 2023, which included the final season of Jack Ryan and a lower volume of licensing in the secondary market.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2024
Hartford Courant, 11 May 2024
In some of the forms filled out in recent years, comps listed by landlords were apartments rented by voucher holders, defeating the purpose of the comparisons.
—Steve Thompson, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2024
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Noun
Officials said sales of GLP-1 drugs have also contributed to strong comp sales.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 15 Aug. 2024
Licensing and other revenue plunged 48%, reflecting tough comps from 2023, which included the final season of Jack Ryan and a lower volume of licensing in the secondary market.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2024
Verb
The ongoing litany of failure by Connecticut agencies Ex-CT corrections officer avoids prison in workers comp larceny case
Ask the Builder: Have fun with exterior tile or natural stone
California sisters were offered $5,000 from insurance for storm damage.
—Hartford Courant, 11 May 2024
In some of the forms filled out in recent years, comps listed by landlords were apartments rented by voucher holders, defeating the purpose of the comparisons.
—Steve Thompson, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2024
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“Comp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comp. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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