1
as in experiencing
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 sensing
to have a vague awareness of
by your language I can taste that something is wrong
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Recent Examples of tasting
When developing new menu items, the team waits 45 minutes before tasting them to mimic realistic delivery times.
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Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Both do well in terms of texture after a deep fry and offer a fresh-tasting fish most every time.
—Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
Fish oil supplements are not known for having the best flavor, and some cause people to have fishy-tasting burps.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, unwind at the spa, and enjoy tasting menus at the gourmet restaurant.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
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Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Both do well in terms of texture after a deep fry and offer a fresh-tasting fish most every time.
—Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
Fish oil supplements are not known for having the best flavor, and some cause people to have fishy-tasting burps.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, unwind at the spa, and enjoy tasting menus at the gourmet restaurant.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasting
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Ash Afanan, an analyst in LAHSA’s system and planning department who spoke in a personal capacity, said Friday staff are experiencing widespread fear following the layoff announcement.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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When Elias Manolis started experiencing extreme fatigue early last year, his parents were alarmed, but not surprised.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The other is exploring the use of optical and X-ray sensing techniques to detect and analyze nuclear tests from space—including any low-yield or concealed tests.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Turion develops space sensing technology, and GITAI USA had its start as an in-space robotics company.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
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Though signs of its impending closure were all around this past weekend, the New Black Wall Street Market was having one last hurrah.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors say Maduro and Rodriguez authorized a series of payments totaling $20 million under terms of the PDV USA contract before having a falling out with Rivera’s group by the end of 2017.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Some residents living as far away as Alameda and Contra Costa counties reporting feeling the shaking, as did Peninsula residents south of the city.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Zuccarello talked to the media after the game and participated in the morning skate before Game 2 but wasn’t feeling right and hasn’t played since.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Butina, who, at thirty-six, was undergoing cancer treatment, had a thirteen-year-old daughter and a seventeen-month-old son.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 76ers again were missing star center Joel Embiid, who has not played since undergoing an emergency appendectomy on April 9.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Deer have been known to steer clear of strong-smelling fragrances, such as soap.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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Eyewitnesses reported hearing gunshots and smelling gun powder, but details of the incident remain unclear.—
Michelle Tauber,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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The one big missing piece was seeing her team finally capture an elusive state championship.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Mario Tama / Getty Images file In a report whose data was largely compiled before the recent run-up, Bank of America analysts found that so far, only lower-income households were seeing a significant impact on their budgets from higher gas prices.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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Watch the video above to see a boy’s powerful reaction to finally hearing clearly.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hutson and Brown are scheduled to appear in court for a status hearing Thursday.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Tasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasting. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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