Thesaurus results for CROSS SECTIONS

cross sections

noun

plural of cross section

as in samples

a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole a television ratings service that monitors the viewing of a representative cross section of the general population

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Recent Examples of cross sections Width, density and spacing in cross sections of the tree rings document floods, droughts and hurricane landfalls. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 28 June 2026 The narrative features, however, such as 2010’s My Joy or 2017’s A Gentle Creature, were rich, rambling, surreal, maximalist, following characters on absurd quests through cross sections of bureaucracy and society. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026

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Her team selected 108 samples of feces collected from the area around Rehri Goth over the past two decades.

— Diaa Hadid, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026
Now, it’s located near the vessel’s stern deck to reduce the distance water samples travel once extracted from the sea.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

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There will be 25 wineries, breweries and other vendors and samplings from more than 25 local restaurants’ best dishes and desserts along with live music and silent auction.

— Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
The cases of Legionnaires' disease, a type of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, which can live in mist and water systems, prompted the SNHD to conduct environmental samplings at the Wynn, confirming its systems were infected with the bacteria.

— Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026

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Former Bishop Feehan star Brody Bumila didn’t go in the first round of the MLB draft earlier this month, but the 6-foot-9 lefty with an 100 mph fastball still got paid like one of the top selections.

— Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 21 July 2026
When balanced with thoughtful material selections and a clear design focus, bold tile can make a bath feel both expressive and harmonious.

— Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026

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