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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
Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Their knack for samples, melodies, and sculpting moments of bliss is intoxicating.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
Multiple programs and projects face the axe, including the Mars Sample Return Mission, which is currently underway, with the Perseverance rover caching rock and soil samples that a later spacecraft would fly to Mars and collect.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
These samples provide insights into primitive carbonaceous material, the water, and the organic content of early solar system bodies.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Residents will be immediately notified when water samples confirm the absence of bacteria and the community can safely resume normal water use.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Shenzhou 21 is also carrying six types of experimental samples and four black mice for experiments related to reproduction in low Earth orbit.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
So the cryogenics are necessary to ensure that the samples arrive at Wellcome Sanger with as little degradation as possible.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
Like many others, Wang designs all samples himself, manufactures in Guangzhou and creates some special pieces by hand, which makes for healthier margins than those who import and export samples or products.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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
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
On the day of the crash, the FBI collected pictures of the car’s exterior, paint samples and other evidence, according to an affidavit filed by the Justice Department.
—Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Their knack for samples, melodies, and sculpting moments of bliss is intoxicating.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
Multiple programs and projects face the axe, including the Mars Sample Return Mission, which is currently underway, with the Perseverance rover caching rock and soil samples that a later spacecraft would fly to Mars and collect.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
These samples provide insights into primitive carbonaceous material, the water, and the organic content of early solar system bodies.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Residents will be immediately notified when water samples confirm the absence of bacteria and the community can safely resume normal water use.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Shenzhou 21 is also carrying six types of experimental samples and four black mice for experiments related to reproduction in low Earth orbit.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
So the cryogenics are necessary to ensure that the samples arrive at Wellcome Sanger with as little degradation as possible.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
Like many others, Wang designs all samples himself, manufactures in Guangzhou and creates some special pieces by hand, which makes for healthier margins than those who import and export samples or products.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
The new servo extruder continuously samples position and resistance at a rate of 20KHz.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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
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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Oysterville Sea Farms is the place to see the best oyster beds and watch the boats come in and out and Goose Point Family Farm and Oystery offers samplings and oysters for purchase.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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In his petition, Kjoller, who was ultimately convicted on the firearms charges, alleges that all three cases included examples of AI use gone wrong.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Over 300 examples have been sold.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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As the president tests the limits of his executive authority and takes a bulldozer -- in some cases literally -- approach to changing Washington and the country, the ramifications for Republicans and Democrats are going to be played out in these results.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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This month tests your ability to evolve without self-sabotage.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The selections for the Red Sea Competition, focused on films from the Arab world, Africa and Asia, as well as for the Special Screenings, Arab Spectacular and International Spectacular sidebars were also revealed.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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New Orleans is expected to receive fourth- and fifth-round selections in next year's NFL draft as part of the deal.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Demand was so high, the millinery industry was even pricing out American ornithologists from buying specimens for scientific research.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Researchers used high-resolution CT scans and 3D surface models to uncover exceptional anatomical details from these specimens.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Samples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/samples. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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