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
By pairing two of nature’s most beloved, essential ingredients, each transforms the other to create an experience that has to be tasted to be believed.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
In it, 10 local chefs put their best burger forward to be tasted by a panel of judges and by more than 500 ticket holders.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
The judges tasted the 10 whites first, followed by the 10 reds.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
The aguachile and guacamole appetizers, tacos and horchatas at Mister Oso had tasted good enough.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Some shoppers have already purchased and tasted tested the new cheesecake for themselves.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The sweet spot is two or three slices, tasted early and adjusted slowly.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
While some contenders tasted nearly candied, the sugar here was just enough to balance the other flavors at play.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2026
No gimmicks All in all, this place felt and tasted authentic.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
In it, 10 local chefs put their best burger forward to be tasted by a panel of judges and by more than 500 ticket holders.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
The judges tasted the 10 whites first, followed by the 10 reds.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
The aguachile and guacamole appetizers, tacos and horchatas at Mister Oso had tasted good enough.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Some shoppers have already purchased and tasted tested the new cheesecake for themselves.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The sweet spot is two or three slices, tasted early and adjusted slowly.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
While some contenders tasted nearly candied, the sugar here was just enough to balance the other flavors at play.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2026
No gimmicks All in all, this place felt and tasted authentic.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasted
Verb
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Jansen had previously experienced discomfort in his right groin after an April 15 outing against the Royals.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The right footwear for your activity of choice can also spare you from foot pain, unneccesary stress on the knees, conditions like plantar fasciitis, and sudden fatigue experienced during exercise.—
Amina Ayoud,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Witnesses to the downtown Sacramento mass shooting that left six dead and more than a dozen wounded as nightclubs closed on K Street sensed trouble in the moments before the shots were fired.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Three years ago, the Brewers sensed that the industry was shying away from Pratt over signability concerns.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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But as of Tuesday evening, Wasserman Schultz’s opponents had yet to agree on who should carry that torch.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Still, there are pleasures to be had in the slow build and, as Con and Doane have found, in the comfort of lives lived in just the particular way these men have decided to live them.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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It’s been just two years since Bottega Veneta launched its inaugural fragrance collection, in which, much like the Maison’s intricate leatherwork, the sinuous bottles perched atop sculptural marble stands felt like stand-alone works of art.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
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The anticipation of ripping off hard wax didn’t magically disappear, and for my first few waxes post-birth, my skin felt more sensitive than usual.—
Aimee Simeon,
Allure,
3 June 2026
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Since its acquisition, Frye underwent a series of changes.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Participants underwent daily sessions for 40 days over the course of two months, and in a follow-up study, the benefits lasted for at least a year.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Scientific American,
1 June 2026
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And smelled the scent outside Friday morning during her walk.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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My son went outside and immediately smelled something rotten.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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As Augie Lopez trotted around the bases late Monday night, the small contingent of USC fans could finally be heard at Blue Bell Park.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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The jury pool was asked questions, like who had heard about the case.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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“Tasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasted. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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