as in sample
a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole
a sampling of shoppers said they preferred fresh orange juice over frozen
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as in testing
to put (something) to a test
sampled the soup to see if it tasted good
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Recent Examples of sampling
Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Assessing ecology requires extensive video surveys with ROVs and physical sampling.
—Christian Elliott, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
That evolution and commitment to clear storytelling is visible in a sampling of some of Proper Cloth’s most recent offerings.
—Darryn King, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The scientists—who conduct genetic sampling of endangered salmon to check the species’ stock status and survival—routinely work with chemicals that can burn skin, erupt into flames, and cause cancer.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
As a result, the dwarf planet likely has an abundance of highly shocked material, which could be an important target for future sampling missions there.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Assessing ecology requires extensive video surveys with ROVs and physical sampling.
—Christian Elliott, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
That evolution and commitment to clear storytelling is visible in a sampling of some of Proper Cloth’s most recent offerings.
—Darryn King, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The scientists—who conduct genetic sampling of endangered salmon to check the species’ stock status and survival—routinely work with chemicals that can burn skin, erupt into flames, and cause cancer.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sampling
sample
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There were not enough handwriting samples of John and Frank to make a comparison, and the FBI concluded the card was probably a hoax inspired by the intense and worldwide news coverage.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
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On Friday, May 9, the FDA approved the Teal Wand, an at-home vaginal sample self-collection device created by Teal Health, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services confirmed to USA TODAY.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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“Sampling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sampling. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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