1
as in experienced
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
an adventurer who has tasted danger and lived to tell the tale
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2
as in sensed
to have a vague awareness of
by your language I can taste that something is wrong
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Recent Examples of tasted
Each tasted different from the other, and after looking at the decoder, even more flavors began to come forward, like buttery toffee, juicy peach, and red wine.
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Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Testers tasted the pickles by themselves to form their opinion on the taste.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Steep vineyard terraces around Bernkastel, Ürzig, Wehlen, and the legendary Scharzhofberg produce wines of exceptional finesse, often tasted in centuries-old cellars.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Finnish founders of Four Sigmatic took inspiration from their grandparents’ World War II coffee substitute, chaga mushrooms, to create a healthier coffee that still tasted delicious.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Cattlemen’s Cafe looked and tasted tired, by most accounts, and the only sure thing was the sight of a rocking chair occupied by Wade out front.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026
However, the gap between good and great can feel massive to a front office that tasted excellence with a Super Bowl title following the 2021 season.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Joabe Barbosa has tasted the thrill of a world record once already, for the fastest visit to all of Chicago’s transit stations.
—Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Being resourceful never tasted so good.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Testers tasted the pickles by themselves to form their opinion on the taste.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Steep vineyard terraces around Bernkastel, Ürzig, Wehlen, and the legendary Scharzhofberg produce wines of exceptional finesse, often tasted in centuries-old cellars.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Finnish founders of Four Sigmatic took inspiration from their grandparents’ World War II coffee substitute, chaga mushrooms, to create a healthier coffee that still tasted delicious.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Cattlemen’s Cafe looked and tasted tired, by most accounts, and the only sure thing was the sight of a rocking chair occupied by Wade out front.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026
However, the gap between good and great can feel massive to a front office that tasted excellence with a Super Bowl title following the 2021 season.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Joabe Barbosa has tasted the thrill of a world record once already, for the fastest visit to all of Chicago’s transit stations.
—Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Being resourceful never tasted so good.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasted
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Anyone who has experienced a sound bath will recognize how quickly rhythmic sound and vibration can induce a sense of calm.—
Chloe Burcham,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a 2020 study, participants who followed a ketogenic diet experienced significant reductions in waist and hip circumference and total body fat percentage, without reducing their calorie intake.—
Bret Scher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Horses brought the firefighting apparatus and a big steed, aptly named Goliath, sensed the danger and ran out of the way, not before being injured.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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Still, Vivian sensed something was off.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Freshman guard Meleek Thomas added 20 points and had three steals.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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All were known to have had ties to Epstein, but the new files have provided more details on their relationships and dealings with the late money manager.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The cold stillness felt temporary — as if the growers would return at any moment to prop up the crumpled tents, replant their crop and fling more beer cans and dirty underwear into the woods.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Even so, slower population growth is likely to ripple through the economy, with the immediate impacts felt in industries that are reliant on new household formation, such as housing, construction and health care, Ngomsi told CBS News.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Baltimore also underwent a coaching change.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Two days later, Benjamin underwent surgery in which a shunt was placed in his head to drain the excess fluid to his abdomen.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The ice had never smelled better.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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From these tiny particles, scientists can determine how the objects may have smelled.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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She's also heard praise from her mom.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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At one point, a song disparaging Noem and serving as an anti-ICE anthem that’s been widely circulated on social media could be heard coming from a crowd gathered outside the stadium.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Tasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasted. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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