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as in flavor
the property of a substance that can be identified by the sense of taste
I can't stand the taste of cherry-flavored cough syrup
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as in mouthful
a small piece or quantity of food
I'll just have a taste of your dessert
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as in liking
positive regard for something
trying to develop a taste for classical music
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as in to sense
to have a vague awareness of
by your language I can taste that something is wrong
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Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Named after one of Europe’s tallest peaks, this stylish yet relaxed hotel has long been a favorite, combining a rich history with today's tastes.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
If the oil is too hot, the jamun will brown too fast and taste slightly burnt.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
But what if your tastes change with the seasons or how achy your muscles are after a long, active day?
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Named after one of Europe’s tallest peaks, this stylish yet relaxed hotel has long been a favorite, combining a rich history with today's tastes.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Verb
The leftovers don’t have to taste anything like Thanksgiving.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
If the oil is too hot, the jamun will brown too fast and taste slightly burnt.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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This ice cream includes two flavors of the shop’s vegan and gluten-free cookies.Kaila Yu, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Be the first to rate & review! S'mores cookies capture all the flavors of the fireside treat but without the need to build a bonfire.Kermilia White, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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In order to catch liars, the ancient Chinese would sometimes give the accused a mouthful of uncooked rice during interrogation—and then ask the person to open wide.Susan Saulny, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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That mouthful in the name—‘gohyakumangoku’—is the name of the rice, a variety with roots in northern Japan known for making clean, precise styles of sake.Sunset Magazine, Sunset Magazine, 26 Sep. 2024
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Top with crispy tortilla strips, extra cheese, cilantro, and sour cream to your liking.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
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Harris, a generation younger and of Black and Indian heritage, is a compelling foil against Trump, who remade the GOP to his liking and helms a movement that has found no counterweight in conservative circles.Philip Elliott, TIME, 10 Sep. 2024
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Those infected with the toxin-producing E. coli experience severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting, and most recover without treatment after five to seven days.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Missouri’s estimate of the number of ER visits in 2022 by women experiencing complications and enrolled in Medicaid was about eight to twelve, pegged to a range of complication rates.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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While Rocket loves the cat tree, our other two cats have steered clear, seeming to sense that this is his territory.Simon Hill, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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Despite his embrace of capitalism like many Russian reformers, Clinton sensed that Putin was determined to challenge the sovereignty of his country’s neighbors with an eye toward resurrecting Moscow’s control in the former Soviet space.Stephan Kieninger / Made by History, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Each bite is the perfect combination of creamy sauce and tender veggies.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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Best bite: The mole BBQ chicken was smoky, juicy and slightly charred, with a lime zest and a subtle heat that lingered.Kate Murphy, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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Mizz first shared a snippet of the track to his official TikTok page on Sept. 9 to the tune of 80,000 likes and 460,000 views.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
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Carey comes in behind titles from the likes of Jamiroquai, Doja Cat, Dizzee Rascal, and others.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Poll workers and election staff around the country have been receiving threats of physical violence and in many locations have had to undergo security training.Josh Margolin, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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While archival materials in Ade’s exhibition underwent metamorphosis and distillation, Timoteus took a cinematographic approach to archival history.Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taste. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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