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
Fine dining restaurant Joni serves elevated takes on seasonal Canadian fare, including a five-course dinner tasting menu with optional Ontario wine pairings, and a sceney Afternoon Tea that makes for a great interlude between bouts of luxury shopping in the neighborhood.
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Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
The multicourse chef’s tasting menu is the true star of the show here, and there’s even a vegetarian option.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Some of the best-tasting probiotic gummies available.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
Both offer sushi, but the Omakase Experience is a high-end, reservation-only tasting menu of 10 courses at lunch for $150 per person or 15 courses at dinner for $350 per person.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
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Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
The multicourse chef’s tasting menu is the true star of the show here, and there’s even a vegetarian option.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Some of the best-tasting probiotic gummies available.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
Both offer sushi, but the Omakase Experience is a high-end, reservation-only tasting menu of 10 courses at lunch for $150 per person or 15 courses at dinner for $350 per person.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasting
Verb
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Scientific consensus now recognizes fish as sentient beings capable of experiencing suffering.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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These findings complicate popular claims that the world is experiencing a runaway increase in inequality.—
Chelsea Follett,
Oc Register,
1 Feb. 2026
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Inserting a plug into an outlet, for instance, requires sensing resistance and alignment that vision alone cannot detect reliably.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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If the first moves of your day are poorly aligned, rushed or extreme — such as bending forward deeply to touch your toes — your nervous system, sensing spinal rigidity, may react with acute protective muscle tension as a guarding mechanism.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rose emphasized the importance of the dig, as Chinese American cowboys were often overlooked in the historical record, despite having a big economic impact.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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If the right deal for a starting-level center is there for the Pacers right now, will the Pacers actually be buyers despite having the worst record in the NBA?—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Designers also recommend balancing florals with natural materials, such as wood cutting boards, stone countertops, or ceramic accessories, which ground the look and prevent it from feeling too sweet.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
1 Feb. 2026
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The waterproof design and textured soles help with stability on icy patches and wet pavement, while the chunky platform gives a subtle lift without feeling bulky.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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The 46-year-old victim suffered life-threatening infection and severe injuries after undergoing surgery on May 7, 2023.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Sundance also arrives in Colorado at a time when the state is undergoing changes.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2026
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Spot cleaning helps keep your pillow looking and smelling fresh between full washes.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
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As with baking soda, this technique not only facilitates hair removal but also leaves carpets smelling fresh and clean.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And there are places like Glam Doll donuts, a small, hip, independent donut place owned and run by two women, from which the video a lot of people have been seeing was filmed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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What’s more, last year’s average tax refund of $3,167 should jump by hundreds of dollars in 2026 – with some taxpayers seeing four figure increases.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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So many other things that are going on are worse than hearing a curse word.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Liberty students said they were also compelled to speak out after seeing ongoing discussions of an ICE facility potentially coming to the Kansas City area and hearing rumors of ICE agents allegedly going door-to-door in nearby Gladstone.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Tasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasting. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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