1
as in experiencing
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 sensing
to have a vague awareness of
by your language I can taste that something is wrong
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Recent Examples of tasting
The small distilleries that have been at this for a long time may be making better ASM, but ultimately Woodford’s is worth tasting as well.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
One night Icarius got all his friends together for a wine-tasting party that quickly got out of hand and turned into a wine-gulping party.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Lincoln Park is also home to many of the bucket-list tasting menu spots like Alinea.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Lead Hammer will be unveiled over the next 10 days at tasting events at Meriwether’s Boise and Garden City locations.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
One night Icarius got all his friends together for a wine-tasting party that quickly got out of hand and turned into a wine-gulping party.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Lincoln Park is also home to many of the bucket-list tasting menu spots like Alinea.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Lead Hammer will be unveiled over the next 10 days at tasting events at Meriwether’s Boise and Garden City locations.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasting
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The online focus on masculinity comes at a time when study after study shows young men in America are experiencing unprecedented levels of loneliness, fatigue, depression and suicide.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Southwest is experiencing an ongoing 30-year drought.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Ballhalla erupted, sensing the start of a comeback.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Jihan peers closer at these images, now sensing in some of them that her father seems preoccupied, as if already aware of the tragic fate that would befall him.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
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Some common symptoms include the need to pee more frequently, feeling extremely thirsty, having dry and itchy skin, and getting dark, velvety patches on the skin.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
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Despite having iconic roles on The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days, this is Howard's first-ever Emmy nomination for acting.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In front of a packed crowd of surgeons, Morton asked Abbott to breathe in the fumes of a sweet-smelling liquid, known as ether, contained inside a small glass sphere.—
RJ Mackenzie,
Popular Science,
3 Sep. 2025
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The two pups immediately start smelling each other and wagging their tails, clearly stating their approval of one another.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Meantime the post-Nvidia-earnings collective rethink of the trajectory, profitability and durability of the AI-capex boom has Nvidia shares testing two-month support and Microsoft and Meta Platforms undergoing 8%-plus corrections from their recent highs.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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Vogue isn’t the only legacy media brand undergoing large-scale change at Condé Nast.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This type of bag will keep your essentials close without feeling bulky.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The jeans have a draping effect without feeling bulky, and the high-rise fit helps keep my shape cinched in.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His reaction to seeing his name on topping a list of creators who influence a billion dollar industry?—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Corr appeared to have knowledge of the victims daily routines and would make comments about ‘seeing them soon’.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Don Felder, a second cousin who now helps manage Gibson’s estate and legacy, grew up hearing her tell stories breaking the barriers in tennis and then in golf.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Davis remembers hearing the whispers of concern.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Tasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasting. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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