Thesaurus results for SAMPLING

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noun

ˈsam-pliŋ

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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verb

present participle of sample

as in testing

to put (something) to a test sampled the soup to see if it tasted good

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Noun

One can decry Broadway’s fearful economic dependence on the familiar while still recognizing, as this sampling of the spring musical season illustrates, that all art is fundamentally an act of reinvention. —

Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 Start off with a coffee and sampling of bread and butter for the table. —

Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026

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Lastly, no trip to San Fran is complete without sampling some sourdough—both Josey Baker Bread and Boudin Bakery make some of the best in town. —

Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026 Results among the full sample have a margin of sampling error of +/- 2 percentage points. —

Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sampling

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Noun

Soil vapor sampling, which is an evolving science, involves collecting underground gas samples to detect volatile organic compounds associated with human decomposition.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026
For troubleshooting, home gardeners can contact their local CSU Extension office to speak with a master gardener, who can evaluate photos or samples and, if necessary, escalate the issue to specialists.

— Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 8 May 2026