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
The child has never been near a fish, let alone tasted one.
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Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Cape Verde tasted glory against Spain when the odds were stacked against them.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 June 2026
The food is cooked and tasted, and tasted again.
—Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Southern Living editors tasted seven brands of cottage cheese to see what wins out in a taste test—and there was a clear winner.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
The Kansas City Royals tasted their own blood on Friday night.
—Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Making a churro that tasted like her childhood also involved a lot of math, something Serna said was not her strong suit.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
In 2025, about 28,000 people tasted beers from between 350 and 400 breweries over three days.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
After noticing the strange taste, Chen installed cameras in the kitchen to try to determine why his drink tasted strange, the district attorney’s office said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Cape Verde tasted glory against Spain when the odds were stacked against them.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 June 2026
The food is cooked and tasted, and tasted again.
—Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Southern Living editors tasted seven brands of cottage cheese to see what wins out in a taste test—and there was a clear winner.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
The Kansas City Royals tasted their own blood on Friday night.
—Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Making a churro that tasted like her childhood also involved a lot of math, something Serna said was not her strong suit.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
In 2025, about 28,000 people tasted beers from between 350 and 400 breweries over three days.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
After noticing the strange taste, Chen installed cameras in the kitchen to try to determine why his drink tasted strange, the district attorney’s office said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasted
Verb
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These areas had experienced decades of disinvestment, tied to redlining, racist housing covenants and other discriminatory policies, making them among the city’s more affordable neighborhoods.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The first thing the experts experienced was LG’s next-generation picture quality technology called Hyper Radiant Color Technology.—
Nam Sunwoo,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Meeting with Chase Reid after the 2024-25 Ontario Hockey League season, Soo Greyhounds general manager Kyle Raftis sensed a chip on his player’s shoulder.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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This remark by a North Carolina journalist in 1848 neatly distilled what many sensed was overtaking American life.—
David S. Reynolds,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
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Swept away The high altitude in Denver can cause certain pitch types to go awry, but Gray had the benefit of being able to mix and match from his expansive repertoire.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
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He's also made three career trips to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and had postseason career highs with nine assists and points in 20 games in 2022, helping the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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At first, [it] maybe could have felt like a caricature.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Brook's impact is felt across the department.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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After Prine underwent radiation treatment for throat cancer in 1998, his voice dropped an octave and, over time, took on a gravelly quality that matched his elder statesman status.—
Matthew Blackwell,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
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As America’s middle class underwent an unprecedented expansion, African Americans remained subject to discriminatory housing, employment, and banking practices.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Nostalgia was for the Smurfs, for erasers that smelled like strawberries.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Heavy seaside fog settled above us, and the air smelled salty.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 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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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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The proposal, which will be heard at Monday's city council meeting, is estimated by the city to cost between $15,000 and $25,000, primarily because of the cost of materials needed to suspend it at the new location.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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“Tasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasted. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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