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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in sensed
to have a vague awareness of
by your language I can taste that something is wrong
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tasted
In fact, many said this milk tasted like flan, straight out of the can.
—
Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Apr. 2026
Both sandwiches tasted amazing!
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
The Chopper Cupcake tasted like Nesquick strawberry milk, and might be too sugary to finish in one sitting.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Having both been married once before, the couple wasn’t looking for anything flashy — just a cake that tasted good, looked simple and fit their budget.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
So salty, perfectly spicy and the pasta tasted incredibly fresh.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
For a sweeter option, the sourdough waffle also tasted textbook with a douse of maple syrup.
—Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Some may recall a time when Peanut M&M’s tasted a little different.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
Kentucky is 8-4, with its last victory coming against Kansas in 2012, while even mighty UCLA tasted defeat twice in the course of amassing a record 11 crowns.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Apr. 2026
Both sandwiches tasted amazing!
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
The Chopper Cupcake tasted like Nesquick strawberry milk, and might be too sugary to finish in one sitting.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Having both been married once before, the couple wasn’t looking for anything flashy — just a cake that tasted good, looked simple and fit their budget.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
So salty, perfectly spicy and the pasta tasted incredibly fresh.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
For a sweeter option, the sourdough waffle also tasted textbook with a douse of maple syrup.
—Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Some may recall a time when Peanut M&M’s tasted a little different.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
Kentucky is 8-4, with its last victory coming against Kansas in 2012, while even mighty UCLA tasted defeat twice in the course of amassing a record 11 crowns.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasted
Verb
-
Bay added that Govan has long pushed for a museum that matches Los Angeles’ innovation and global outlook, maintaining that the city can lead in redefining how art is experienced.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
-
Sajjad Hussain | Afp | Getty Images India’s e‑commerce market experienced a compound annual growth of 23% between 2020 and 2025, driven by both a rising number of users and higher spending per shopper, Govindu said.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
That’s in line with what most economists had expected – and likely what many American consumers have sensed.—
Jessica Bryant,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
-
People may have sensed that, but the study puts data on the bones.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The military had recourse to Claude via a drop-down menu in a workflow package, the Maven Smart System, which gathers, synthesizes, and streamlines intelligence.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
-
Shari Nijman, a UNCHR communication officer in Cox’s Bazar, said Wednesday that the agency had no other updates.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Davie will be replaced by Matt Brittin on May 18, though the ex-Google executive has already made his presence felt on BBC premises, introducing himself to staff ahead of his official start date.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
-
What once felt like personal failure can begin to look like an unmet need for understanding and support.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The Uruguay midfielder underwent surgery following a hamstring injury sustained when Spurs lost 3-2 away to Bournemouth on January 7.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
-
The maximalist property underwent a full-scale renovation just a few years ago.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Water began pouring into David Tahara’s North Park home Tuesday night around midnight, thanks to a late-breaking rainfall and a basement storm drain that smelled of sewage at certain points.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
-
Nostalgia was for the Smurfs, for erasers that smelled like strawberries.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
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
-
Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
But the pregame boos McCollum heard Monday were nothing compared to what the Garden crowd later showered him with after a third-quarter spat with Jose Alvarado.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
-
Ned’s father, Bob Hunt, visited the hospital that night to check on English and heard the news he was paralyzed from the neck down.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasted. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
