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
At the market’s Shed 5, the Detroit Sandwich Day Party brings together sandwich enthusiasts for a wide array of sandwich samplings from metro Detroit restaurants and bars.
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Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Outside of the sit-down experience, an abundance of street foods and convenience store offerings (chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain was a huge fan of the egg sandwich from Lawson’s) ensures that solo travelers can get delicious samplings with ease.
—Road Trips, AFAR Media, 6 Aug. 2025
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Outside of the sit-down experience, an abundance of street foods and convenience store offerings (chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain was a huge fan of the egg sandwich from Lawson’s) ensures that solo travelers can get delicious samplings with ease.
—Road Trips, AFAR Media, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for samplings
Noun
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Marshburn described how thousands of miniature organ samples could be tested in orbit to evaluate new drugs.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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This budding technique involves comparing DNA samples to those accessible on public genetic databases which law enforcement is permitted to access.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Optional upgrades include a more autonomous electrical package with 150-Ah lithium battery and 150-W solar charging, a winterization package, a detachable tow bar, and several awning selections.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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More Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Rizzo finished his career with three All-Star selections, four Gold Glove Awards, a Platinum Glove Award, a Silver Slugger Award and one World Series ring.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Samplings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/samplings. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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