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
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.
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Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Testers tasted the pickles by themselves to form their opinion on the taste.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Steep vineyard terraces around Bernkastel, Ürzig, Wehlen, and the legendary Scharzhofberg produce wines of exceptional finesse, often tasted in centuries-old cellars.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Finnish founders of Four Sigmatic took inspiration from their grandparents’ World War II coffee substitute, chaga mushrooms, to create a healthier coffee that still tasted delicious.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Cattlemen’s Cafe looked and tasted tired, by most accounts, and the only sure thing was the sight of a rocking chair occupied by Wade out front.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026
However, the gap between good and great can feel massive to a front office that tasted excellence with a Super Bowl title following the 2021 season.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Joabe Barbosa has tasted the thrill of a world record once already, for the fastest visit to all of Chicago’s transit stations.
—Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Being resourceful never tasted so good.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Testers tasted the pickles by themselves to form their opinion on the taste.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Steep vineyard terraces around Bernkastel, Ürzig, Wehlen, and the legendary Scharzhofberg produce wines of exceptional finesse, often tasted in centuries-old cellars.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Finnish founders of Four Sigmatic took inspiration from their grandparents’ World War II coffee substitute, chaga mushrooms, to create a healthier coffee that still tasted delicious.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Cattlemen’s Cafe looked and tasted tired, by most accounts, and the only sure thing was the sight of a rocking chair occupied by Wade out front.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026
However, the gap between good and great can feel massive to a front office that tasted excellence with a Super Bowl title following the 2021 season.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Joabe Barbosa has tasted the thrill of a world record once already, for the fastest visit to all of Chicago’s transit stations.
—Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Being resourceful never tasted so good.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasted
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Anyone who has experienced a sound bath will recognize how quickly rhythmic sound and vibration can induce a sense of calm.—
Chloe Burcham,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a 2020 study, participants who followed a ketogenic diet experienced significant reductions in waist and hip circumference and total body fat percentage, without reducing their calorie intake.—
Bret Scher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The geomagnetic signatures are sensed via magnetometers that utilize the Hall Effect (that detects voltage changes when current carrying semiconductors are exposed to a magnetic field).—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Newsom has capably sensed what Democrats want right now, and is delivering it with a roguish charisma.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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Princess Mette-Marit Epstein had dozens of email exchanges with Mette-Marit, the Crown Princess of Norway, as recently as 2014.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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The 83-year-old senator has had multiple health issues over the past few years, including publicly freezing during a press conference in 2023 and falling ahead of a Senate vote in October 2025.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Feb. 2026
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Vying for a parking spot on a crowded city street after a snowstorm has long felt like going to battle, and now there's a harrowing twist.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The days since the raid on Maduro’s compound have felt slow and difficult, according to one woman who saw the explosions from a distance with her boyfriend.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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The bird underwent surgery and is recuperating.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Pretti provided care and comfort after Fouts underwent surgery to repair a descending aortic aneurysm, a bulge in the artery delivering blood from the heart to the rest of the body.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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From these tiny particles, scientists can determine how the objects may have smelled.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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The home also smelled of animal urine, documents say.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
2 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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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Over the summer, the NTSB heard 32 hours of testimony over three days, probing virtually every detail of what could have led to the midair collision.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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In total, roughly 10 shots can be heard.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Tasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasted. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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