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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Noun

The French Blood Establishment ultimately managed to detect the suspicious activity in time to rescue blood samples.

— Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026
The original ballad samples a Lil Wayne interview from 2009 in a way that is both disjointed and completely enchanting.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of samples

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The potential contamination was discovered during routine samplings in Washington and Florida, the recall stated, which then led to the agencies determining the risk for Listeria.

— Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026
According to poll samplings by the Sentinel Star during Tuesday’s voting, McCollum appeared to benefit from the strong showing by Reagan.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of samplings

Noun

Fabi Rojas operates the micro-roastery at Nekajui, which features always updating selections from each of Costa Rica’s seven coffee growing regions.

— Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
Syrian selections Montreal is also home to a number of fabulous Middle Eastern and North African restaurants, some of which can cater to gluten-free diners—albeit with asterisks.

— Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

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