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
Tickets to the Rancho BEERnardo Festival are $65 per person for general admission, which includes admission, unlimited 2-ounce pours and local wines, food for purchase, free parking, entertainment and a tasting glass.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Enjoying the relaxed pace of the meal, tasting the rich but fresh food, and taking in a bucolic backdrop felt like a quintessentially Italian afternoon.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
McMinnville’s bustling Third Street is a particular highlight, with its hip eateries, boutique shops, and tasting rooms.
—Ben Davidson Correspondent, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
Travelers set out onto the Caribbean Sea for a golden-hour voyage, tasting some of Cristal’s most beloved vintages against the endless horizon.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Enjoying the relaxed pace of the meal, tasting the rich but fresh food, and taking in a bucolic backdrop felt like a quintessentially Italian afternoon.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
McMinnville’s bustling Third Street is a particular highlight, with its hip eateries, boutique shops, and tasting rooms.
—Ben Davidson Correspondent, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
Travelers set out onto the Caribbean Sea for a golden-hour voyage, tasting some of Cristal’s most beloved vintages against the endless horizon.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasting
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Weak shaking has been recorded and several people reported experiencing the tremor in and around the San Jose area according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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The house’s spectacle in Grand Palais and fashion show is rooted in technological, futuristic and artisanal imaginations, while experiencing a dichotomy with the reinvention of clothing, which carries a sensitive memory of the past — projecting a constellation of colors, codes and values.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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And as the race entered its final 10 laps, Norris finally got close enough to put pressure on Verstappen, sensing the opportunity to overtake though the Dutch driver ultimately found enough to fend him off.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Scientists in Austria and France have developed a new imaging method that can reveal objects hidden behind opaque materials such as sand, fog, or even human tissue, potentially opening new frontiers in medical diagnostics and sensing technologies.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Martin Odegaard hobbling off the Emirates pitch for the third time in as many starts would have frustrated Mikel Arteta, but having Martin Zubimendi waiting in the wings is a luxury any manager would dream of.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Why does one hard working fan have to buy seven different versions of an album instead of just having all of the songs be on one complete album?—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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So, clean your garbage disposal once a month to have a fully performing appliance in a fresh smelling sink.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Rosemary Rosemary is a pleasant-smelling herb that’s a staple in kitchens worldwide.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Jacksonville venue is undergoing a three-year renovation process, evidence of the construction surrounding the building.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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According to Kevin Wu, CEO of Leaping AI, customer service is currently undergoing a radical transformation because of the advent of next-generation voice AI agents.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Wentland attended both of Alverno’s information sessions about the sale but left feeling her concerns weren’t addressed.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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That included not playing in both sets of a back-to-back and taking some other games off, depending on how his body was feeling or what the schedule looked like.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Several workers have also described seeing a few 20-something, red haired men with a mischievous vibe.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The girl also reported seeing inappropriate images on the screensaver of an iPad at Berrelez’s home.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Oct. 2025
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One student whose desk is near the wall, asked to be moved after hearing about Sanford's pickup truck crashing into the church itself.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Staff also report hearing phantom singing in the visitors' area and a mysterious spirit rearranging the coins in the gift shop register.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Tasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasting. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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