as in sample
a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole
a sampling of shoppers said they preferred fresh orange juice over frozen
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as in testing
to put (something) to a test
sampled the soup to see if it tasted good
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Recent Examples of sampling
Ryan Hopper, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Following that first expedition, the Columbia researchers drew up a wish list of future destinations for the sampling project.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
The event features samplings from more than 30 of the area’s top ice cream, gelato and paleta makers along with music, family activities and demonstrations.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
Delray Beach was also seeking compensation for the costs and expenses related to the past, present and future investigation, sampling, testing and assessment of the extent of PFAS contamination along with PFAS removal.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2025
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Noun
In Austin, a random sampling of used and discarded vapes found that 98.9% came from the East Asian country.
—Ryan Hopper, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Following that first expedition, the Columbia researchers drew up a wish list of future destinations for the sampling project.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
The event features samplings from more than 30 of the area’s top ice cream, gelato and paleta makers along with music, family activities and demonstrations.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
Delray Beach was also seeking compensation for the costs and expenses related to the past, present and future investigation, sampling, testing and assessment of the extent of PFAS contamination along with PFAS removal.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sampling
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But there’s also enough of a sample size, defender Chris McVey said, to believe last week’s lapses were merely a one-off.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Specifically, the suit says that a sample of Casamigos Blanco contained just 33 percent ethanol derived from agave, and a sample of the Reposado expression contained about 42 percent ethanol derived from agave—levels that fall below the 51 percent that is required even for a mixto.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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“Sampling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sampling. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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