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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Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
And while Brown more than merits his spot with the all-time greats, his legacy credentials only swell with his catalog’s prolific sampling for new generations.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
The eclectic sampling of distinct visions reiterates that what’s being told is just as significant as how it’s being presented.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
Taste a sampling of their distinct bottlings (the Pét-Nat is a personal favorite) or sign up for one of Johan Vineyard's calendar events, like Lambapalooza (May 10)—a kid-friendly program with farm manager, Nathan Wood that weaves together wine and the estate's resident baby sheep.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
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Visitors can stroll downtown and receive samplings as well as a complimentary flower from each location.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
And while Brown more than merits his spot with the all-time greats, his legacy credentials only swell with his catalog’s prolific sampling for new generations.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
The eclectic sampling of distinct visions reiterates that what’s being told is just as significant as how it’s being presented.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
Taste a sampling of their distinct bottlings (the Pét-Nat is a personal favorite) or sign up for one of Johan Vineyard's calendar events, like Lambapalooza (May 10)—a kid-friendly program with farm manager, Nathan Wood that weaves together wine and the estate's resident baby sheep.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Sampling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sampling. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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