samplings

plural of sampling
as in samples
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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Recent Examples of samplings The potential contamination was discovered during routine samplings in Washington and Florida, the recall stated, which then led to the agencies determining the risk for Listeria. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026 According to poll samplings by the Sentinel Star during Tuesday’s voting, McCollum appeared to benefit from the strong showing by Reagan. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 The grand opening ceremonies will continue through the day, with prizes raffled off each hour, product samplings, giveaways, and activities for kids. — C. A. Bridges, Florida Times-Union, 13 Aug. 2026 There will be 25 wineries, breweries and other vendors and samplings from more than 25 local restaurants’ best dishes and desserts along with live music and silent auction. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026 The cases of Legionnaires' disease, a type of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, which can live in mist and water systems, prompted the SNHD to conduct environmental samplings at the Wynn, confirming its systems were infected with the bacteria. — Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 Some chefs offer bites similar to what is offered on their restaurant menus; others curate samplings that are exclusive to the event. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026 That event is followed by the fan-favorite Main Event on Friday, where chefs bring small bites, wine, beer and craft cocktail samplings. — Tribune News Service, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for samplings
Noun
  • Scammers can lift voice samples from videos people casually post on platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
    — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Japan launched a $578 million mission Monday on a five-year expedition to land on the largest moon of Mars and retrieve samples for return to Earth, Ars reports.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Confirm your selections match the relevant insurer, policy, and claim type.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Fan, Kim Jeewoon and cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo curated Carte Blanche selections, while Actors’ House sessions featured Kim Go-eun, Kim Minha, Ryu Seung-ryong, Shin Min-a and Ju Ji-hoon.
    — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Samplings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/samplings. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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