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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Recent Examples of sampling

Noun

Another company tried to create more specific sampling by measuring electrical connectivity in the soil, but Erickson said that solution didn’t really take, either. —

Tyler Jett, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Johnston said some of the risks could’ve been avoided if the state committed to proper safeguards, such as post-cleanup sampling, sooner. —

Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026

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Those interested in sampling local cuisine will be delighted by the varied dining options, including down-home barbecue joints, classic diners, and an ever-growing selection of spots featuring global cuisines. —

Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026 What once drew a modest crowd now sees roughly 5,000 to 6,000 people pass through in a single day, sampling dishes from chefs with roots all over the world, Robinson said. —

Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sampling

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Murakami is working on a two-year, $34 million deal, and in an era when some teams try to lock up young talent with long and lucrative contract extensions, a 25-game sample size is a little too small for Getz to start throwing out more years and dollars.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
McFarlane’s first interim spell obviously represents far too small a sample to draw any definitive conclusions about his tactical style.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026