to taste

phrase

: in an amount that results in the taste that one wants
used in recipes to indicate how much salt, pepper, etc., should be added to food
Salt the stew to taste.

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For a limited time, restaurant goers at Red Rooster Overtown will be able to taste a little bit of what Scott calls home with a new burger item on the menu as a part of a partnership between him and the popular eatery. Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 This combination is designed to taste more like regular soda. Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026 At those warmer temperatures, red wine can actually start to taste overly boozy or heavy. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 The teriyaki aroma from the wings was almost strong enough to taste, and the flavor smacks you in the face from the first bite. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for to taste

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“To taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20taste. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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