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
Have hot dogs ever tasted better than at a game?
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Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The team purchased sourdough from 12 notable bakeries (see below for the full list) the same morning, and blind-tasted them plain and untoasted.
—Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026
One editor tasted a nutty flavor and thought this could be a good choice for topping a chocolate cupcake, as the rich chocolate would contrast the sweetness of the vanilla.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Liu tasted it on air with Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Some of them tasted overbaked, some of them tasted underbaked.
—Ryan Brennan
march 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
This is a whole generation out there that knows there is such a thing as freedom, but has never tasted it yet.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The team tasted it in our Test Kitchen.
—Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The year was 1972 and that was the last time Newton North tasted a gymnastics championship.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The team purchased sourdough from 12 notable bakeries (see below for the full list) the same morning, and blind-tasted them plain and untoasted.
—Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026
One editor tasted a nutty flavor and thought this could be a good choice for topping a chocolate cupcake, as the rich chocolate would contrast the sweetness of the vanilla.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Liu tasted it on air with Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Some of them tasted overbaked, some of them tasted underbaked.
—Ryan Brennan
march 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
This is a whole generation out there that knows there is such a thing as freedom, but has never tasted it yet.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The team tasted it in our Test Kitchen.
—Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The year was 1972 and that was the last time Newton North tasted a gymnastics championship.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasted
Verb
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Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes, who was playing in his 500th NHL game on Thursday, is experienced in on-ice brother acts, having just won Olympic gold playing with younger brother Jack in Milan last month.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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Some of the country’s most populous counties experienced the greatest impacts from lower international immigration.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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For anyone who has ever looked into their dog’s eyes and sensed a deeper understanding staring back, Chaser’s story is powerful validation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Two other figures in Jordan’s life had long sensed the extent of his talent.—
Blanche Marcel,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This Diamondbacks rookie had a stellar debut.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Starters carry weight Suggs got going early with a nine-point first quarter and had 13 by the half with four rebounds and four assists.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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To me, her intensity always felt justified.—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Featuring four distinct stories (including Overlook hit MLM), this zany, bloody, wacko tale of inequality is sure to galvanize anyone who has ever felt lost in a sea of menial repetitious tasks.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The lefty underwent an elbow cleanup procedure at the start of the offseason; the Yankees hope to activate him sometime in April.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Writer Hugo Vickers writes in the upcoming biography Queen Elizabeth II that Philip underwent heart surgery on March 1, 2021, shortly before his death and almost did not make it.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Inspectors found rodent feces on shelves and bottled drinks in the back area, and noted that the area smelled heavily of rodent urine, in addition to lacking hot water and floor drains.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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The floors smelled of bleach, but a ripe smell of men’s bodies filled the air.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 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
Verb
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Guests include those already loyal to the Six Senses brand and Missoni clad fashionistas who have heard about the hideaway’s sizable wellness offerings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Alleged damages must be in excess of $5 million to be heard in Texas Business Court, but plaintiffs state the full amount they are owed will be determined at trial.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Tasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasted. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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