as in tested
to put (something) to a test
sampled the soup to see if it tasted good
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Recent Examples of sampled
The yeasts—species of Phenolifera, Glaciozyma, Goffeauzyma, and Mrakia, for the mycology fans—turned up on Ötzi’s skin, in his stomach, and in water sampled from inside his body.
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ArsTechnica, 6 June 2026
In the 10 Kornacki Cam sessions streamed by NBC News so far, 19 million viewers have sampled them across all platforms.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
However, when sampled alongside a cheeseburger, the meaty flavor is more apparent — especially as a complement to the main course.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
In this study, a research team from Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania and Arizona State University sampled fog droplets that came from 32 weather events in Pennsylvania over the span of two years.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 31 May 2026
The kids sampled the experience firsthand with cups of blueberries and cream, a sweet nod to the land’s natural bounty, according to the news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
The findings, drawn from nearly 50,000 public water systems sampled between 2021 and 2023, suggest that contamination once associated with rural farm country is now reaching cities hundreds of miles from the nearest field.
—Ryan Brennan
may 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Named Tatiana after her daughter, her scent was sampled in small packets attached to the back of each dress.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
His team along with other volunteers sampled four sites along the creek, as well as a control site above the urban areas, and discovered the contamination comes from humans.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 22 May 2026
ArsTechnica, 6 June 2026
In the 10 Kornacki Cam sessions streamed by NBC News so far, 19 million viewers have sampled them across all platforms.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
However, when sampled alongside a cheeseburger, the meaty flavor is more apparent — especially as a complement to the main course.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
In this study, a research team from Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania and Arizona State University sampled fog droplets that came from 32 weather events in Pennsylvania over the span of two years.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 31 May 2026
The kids sampled the experience firsthand with cups of blueberries and cream, a sweet nod to the land’s natural bounty, according to the news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
The findings, drawn from nearly 50,000 public water systems sampled between 2021 and 2023, suggest that contamination once associated with rural farm country is now reaching cities hundreds of miles from the nearest field.
—Ryan Brennan
may 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Named Tatiana after her daughter, her scent was sampled in small packets attached to the back of each dress.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
His team along with other volunteers sampled four sites along the creek, as well as a control site above the urban areas, and discovered the contamination comes from humans.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sampled
tested
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The icons, the true greats, adjust and evolve when tested.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Patients who developed symptoms or tested positive would be moved to other facilities, the official said.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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“Sampled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sampled. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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