Thesaurus results for TASTING

tasting

verb

Definition of tasting

present participle of taste

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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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 $65 tasting menu features Kofta or Bruschetta for a starter, followed by entree choices of Smoked Trout Rillette or Chicken with Mojo Bisque. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 After tasting 11 nationally available corn tortillas, our editors named Mission Street Tacos the best overall, with Masienda as our premium pick and Mi Rancho our favorite for softness. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026 Most other tea around the world is grown in shaded areas, may create a sweeter-tasting product, but contains less catechins and other nutrients. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Intrigued by the extensive Australian wine list on board, one guest requested an impromptu tasting to fill the time. — Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 Other reviewers describe it as tasting like an orange Creamsicle. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 There is a tasting menu option with wine pairings that is perfect for celebrating a special occasion. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026 Kaffir lime, bumpy and bitter-tasting fruit of the species Citrus hystrix, known for its fragrant leaves. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 Wine lovers can spend an afternoon exploring the wineries and tasting rooms along the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 30 June 2026

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The whole memory industry is experiencing soaring prices due to the AI crunch, which means there's also a shortage for traditional memory needed for phones, tablets, PCs, cars, medical devices and other products.

— Kif Leswing,Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Once infected, a person usually begins experiencing symptoms about a week later, though onset can range from two days to over two weeks.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026

Definition of experiencing

Verb

The mice that were prevented from scratching and those lacking the itch-sensing neuron experienced less inflammation.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
The second, MiDAR, is an active multispectral sensing system that shoots multiple wavelengths of light through the water column to illuminate the otherwise dark ocean depths.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Definition of sensing

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Data center developments have stoked anger across the state in recent years as residents worry about resource consumption as well as noise and others issues related to having large-scale tech facilities near residential areas.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
The goal is to make your lineup unique, so try (in GPP) to stay away from having all the players that the field values (this is the strategy for cash).

— Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of having

Verb

The former Pfizer building, located on East 42nd Street, was undergoing work to become roughly 1,600 apartment units with amenities such as a rooftop pool and a fitness center.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Lefty reliever Matt Gage (left elbow strain) is undergoing an MRI today.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Definition of undergoing

Verb

Worth checking out The Nest Fragrances Reed Diffuser will keep your bathroom smelling nice with 21 lush scents, including lemon and mint, apricot tea, ginger and vanilla bean, ocean mist and sea salt, grapefruit and more.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Scents like Watermelon Whirl, Banana Blend, Berry Bliss and Tangerine Twirl are perfect for smelling delicious this summer, so shop the full collection now, which includes moisturizing body washes, travel-size perfume sprays and lip oil.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of smelling

Verb

True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of seeing

Verb

Handing the survivor her jewelry and hearing her story a few days later gave Dondi and her team of volunteers a reassuring nudge to push forward with their work.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
During Murdaugh’s first status hearing on Monday, June 29, Judge Debra McCaslin did not rule on the DNA evidence, telling defense attorneys to clarify if the sample was viable.

— Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of hearing

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