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as in samplings
a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole
based on a sample of the menu items, we decided that this was the best restaurant in town
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as in examples
one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like
this vase is a sample of the high-quality glassware that the glassblowers can produce
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as in tests
to put (something) to a test
sampled the soup to see if it tasted good
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Recent Examples of samples
Alice Callahan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Authorities have expedited the process by getting DNA samples from family members who lost loved ones, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch said.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
The researchers also only analyzed stool samples, which means microbial changes in some gut regions could have been missed.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
From there, researchers analyzed tumor samples from human patients.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Indeed, a team of researchers at the University of Arizona says that astronauts who land on the moon's south pole have a unique opportunity to also collect some lunar samples that could reveal clues about the origins of Earth's natural satellite.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
The nonprofit organization tested multiple samples of 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes from a range of stores and online retailers over a three-month period beginning last November.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
The study analyzed blood samples from 47 patients with severe ME/CFS and 61 healthy controls, revealing a unique pattern consistently present in patients with the condition.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency tested air and water samples to determine how much pollution was being released – both to determine cleanup efforts and to assess fines.
—Philip Steenstra, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
As One of Us gleefully samples multiple registers—comic, tragic, satiric, elegiac, poetic—its mesh of archaic and contemporary styles becomes something quite arresting, a joy to read … Chaon’s beautiful novel insists on answers.
—Book Marks
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
The Rainmakers t an observatory atop Puy de Dôme, a 4,800-foot inactive volcano in central France, the microbiologist Pierre Amato samples clouds.
—Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Google samples the caller's and recipient's voices to replicate them.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Say yes to samples Thompson, Frank and Sprouts NoDa store manager Willie Pringle said just about everything in the store can be sampled.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
Kraft, owned by Philip Morris, created Kool-Aid flavors for the Hispanic market and handed out coupons and samples at cultural events for Black Americans.
—Alice Callahan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Authorities have expedited the process by getting DNA samples from family members who lost loved ones, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch said.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
The researchers also only analyzed stool samples, which means microbial changes in some gut regions could have been missed.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
From there, researchers analyzed tumor samples from human patients.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Indeed, a team of researchers at the University of Arizona says that astronauts who land on the moon's south pole have a unique opportunity to also collect some lunar samples that could reveal clues about the origins of Earth's natural satellite.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
The nonprofit organization tested multiple samples of 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes from a range of stores and online retailers over a three-month period beginning last November.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
The study analyzed blood samples from 47 patients with severe ME/CFS and 61 healthy controls, revealing a unique pattern consistently present in patients with the condition.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency tested air and water samples to determine how much pollution was being released – both to determine cleanup efforts and to assess fines.
—Philip Steenstra, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
The strange clip, released on the actor’s social media pages, is set to a thumping electronic score that samples Jason Mewes’ monologue from the 2001 film Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
As One of Us gleefully samples multiple registers—comic, tragic, satiric, elegiac, poetic—its mesh of archaic and contemporary styles becomes something quite arresting, a joy to read … Chaon’s beautiful novel insists on answers.
—Book Marks
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
The Rainmakers t an observatory atop Puy de Dôme, a 4,800-foot inactive volcano in central France, the microbiologist Pierre Amato samples clouds.
—Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Google samples the caller's and recipient's voices to replicate them.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Say yes to samples Thompson, Frank and Sprouts NoDa store manager Willie Pringle said just about everything in the store can be sampled.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for samples
Noun
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The activation extends throughout Grand Central with its Grand Brasserie and Campbell restaurants offering samplings and bottle engravings with purchase at Central Cellars.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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What better way to nestle into cozy season than a soup swap or soup tasting where everyone can share small samplings of their favorite recipe?—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some examples described in the ordinance are loud music, engine noise and even lawn mowers and construction sites operating at late hours.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The current major storylines, such as the implosion of The Vision and the scramble for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship, are examples of the layered narratives that AI has historically struggled to comprehend.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Supreme Court is taking up a racially and politically charged case from Louisiana that tests a landmark civil rights law enacted 60 years ago to prevent racial discrimination in voting.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Datskovska regularly tests out and reports on TikTok-viral beauty favorites.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The selections for the other competitive strands – spanning the International Short Film Competition, Ajyal Film Competition, judged by the festival’s youth jury, and the Made in Qatar Competition – will be unveiled in the coming weeks.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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Everyday sneakers These durable, casual sneaker selections are a perfect choice for all your fall activities.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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For a more upscale look, seek out specimens with more texture and consider repotting them (maybe in a vase from an adjacent aisle).—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Oct. 2025
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The specimens ranged in age and size.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Samples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/samples. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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