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
Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately, an un-random sampling of financial pundits in print or online shows remarkable numbers who expect the Fed to step in to prevent asset prices falling, even if there is no systemic risk.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
The family of five visited several historical sites, from Roman basilicas to the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain, even sampling authentic Italian gelato.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
What people are saying about Rapture day A quick glance through TikTok, which has been fueling much of the discussion (under the algorithm friendly hashtag #rapturetok), shows a sampling of reactions, from sincere to satirical.
—Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately, an un-random sampling of financial pundits in print or online shows remarkable numbers who expect the Fed to step in to prevent asset prices falling, even if there is no systemic risk.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
Visitors enjoy touring the city's royal palaces and observation decks with sweeping views, and sampling culinary delights, as profiled in a recent Travel + Leisure video series.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
The family of five visited several historical sites, from Roman basilicas to the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain, even sampling authentic Italian gelato.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sampling
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The evidence that Song was the shooter comes from a green mask the assailant wore from which samples that tested positive for Song’s DNA were taken and from interviews with cooperating sources, FBI Special Agent Clark Wiethorn testified at the hearing.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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The two-hour experience includes bourbon samples, a cocktail, and the use of paranormal investigation tools.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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With maximalism back in, this is a perfect gateway into testing the waters with bright hues in your bedding collection.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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The show will consist of four challenges testing teams to build edible worlds with lights, motion, and storybook-level detail in every miniature.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Sampling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sampling. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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