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
In Milan Cortina, the only bitter metal that Klæbo has tasted are gold medals between his teeth.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Luckily, the Far Side, with its refreshing notes of cilantro, dill, pineapple, and tomatillo, allowed the duo to regroup, taking solace in what tasted like a tropical salsa.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026
Has there ever been a dessert recipe that tasted worse with the addition of cream cheese?
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
And so, for more than a century, most grenadine sold in the United States has tasted … fine.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Meals at home and in restaurants even tasted better.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The judges tasted and inspected each one, breathing in the aromas and examining the laminate on the exteriors, while attendees watched from behind the glass-panel walls in Rebel Bread’s new bakery.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
But the tea here tasted full of dimension and sophistication.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
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.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Luckily, the Far Side, with its refreshing notes of cilantro, dill, pineapple, and tomatillo, allowed the duo to regroup, taking solace in what tasted like a tropical salsa.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026
Has there ever been a dessert recipe that tasted worse with the addition of cream cheese?
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
And so, for more than a century, most grenadine sold in the United States has tasted … fine.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Meals at home and in restaurants even tasted better.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The judges tasted and inspected each one, breathing in the aromas and examining the laminate on the exteriors, while attendees watched from behind the glass-panel walls in Rebel Bread’s new bakery.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
But the tea here tasted full of dimension and sophistication.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
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.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasted
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Earlier this month, when Charlotte experienced back-to-back winter storms with 11 inches of snow recorded across the city, restaurants had to close.—
Tamia Boyd,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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Aurich in turn added three assistants experienced in working alongside him, including edge rushers coach Roy Manning.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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And at least one person sensed Bird’s frustration during the final pickup game that Bird played that month.—
Keith O'Brien,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2026
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Fortunately for me, the staff sensed my weariness—along with some lingering dizziness from the winding drive up—upon arrival.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Conrad and returning all-league left fielder Kai Cesare had diving catches that saved multiple runs for San Clemente.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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White scored 18 first-half points, and Queta had 10, helping the Celtics withstand both Brown’s absence and Pritchard’s off shooting night.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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The space felt like a chic beachfront apartment, with a generous kitchen, airy living room with a television, spa-like bathroom with a tiled shower and a big soaking tub, and plush king bed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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But there will be an absence, one that has been felt at every national team camp since last July, which unites them more than any personal ambition.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Last week, Vonn underwent reconstructive surgery to address multiple fractures in her left leg and experienced complications due to a compartment syndrome diagnosis.—
Mia Fishman,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
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The elephant, of course, is Anthony Volpe, who underwent shoulder surgery in October.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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And in January, the other man was arrested again, also on the Red Line, after officers smelled marijuana on a train car near 87th Street and arrested him for cannabis possession.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Sure enough, the wine smelled like a grove of cedars and carried hints of mushrooms, black earth, and the sea.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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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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The deep booms, which on clear nights can be heard across the forest, attract female kakapo to the bowls.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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In other footage, filmed farther down the driveway, automatic gunfire can be heard, while a third video taken at the same time shows thick black smoke emanating from the site.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasted. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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