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 That means no tasting cookie dough made with raw eggs, no licking brownie batter off the beaters, and no homemade Caesar dressing made with uncooked yolks. — Angela Haupt, Time, 23 July 2026 Some on our tasting panel mentioned a note of hay, others said leather, still others mentioned a light floral sweetness. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026 Among them is Stirrups, the resort’s signature steakhouse, where guests can now settle in for a four-hour, 12-course tasting menu overlooking the Grand Outdoor Arena. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 July 2026 The lighting becomes darker and the progression of the tasting menu loosens. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The couple film a new challah-tasting video once a week, in their apartment, on the road or at gatherings such as Shabbat dinners. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026 Increasingly, the chefs behind Belgium’s fine-dining restaurants are highlighting quality fare from North Sea fisheries in their multicourse tasting menus. — New York Times, 16 July 2026 The ever-changing five-course tasting menu highlights different guest chefs, wine makers, brewers, and distillers, all in an airy room with one central communal table. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026 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

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In his first job coaching a pro women’s team, Current coach Chris Armas is experiencing the ways in which a women’s squad rallies around families.

— PJ Green July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
That is, until a mysterious entity shows up who can jump from person to person, as Peter himself is experiencing changes to his health and powers.

— Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 23 July 2026

Definition of experiencing

Verb

The systems are intended to support detection and tracking across a range of threats and missions, strengthening the sensing capabilities available to ships at sea.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Researchers have tried to solve this problem by adding separate sensing layers to the grippers, which gives robots a better sense of touch.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 20 July 2026

Definition of sensing

Verb

Over the past several months, officials have been rebuilding much of the tariff regime that existed before the ruling, this time by relying on authorities that trade lawyers generally view as having a firmer legal foundation.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Some conditions are risk factors for developing others – for instance, having Type 2 diabetes raises the likelihood of cardiovascular disease, and both are risk factors for dementia.

— Minakshi Raj, The Conversation, 24 July 2026

Definition of having

Verb

However, instead of feeling guilty about her time away from home, Huntington-Whiteley wants her work ethic to serve as an inspiration for her daughter.

— Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Thanks to a sprint-pace El Niño, humidity is feeling tropical across coastal Southern California.

— Sean Macaday July 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of feeling

Verb

Under new owner Tom Dundon, the Portland Trail Blazers are undergoing significant restructuring, marked by earlier layoffs of 70 front office staff.

— Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Or any other details in this first drive report—the hybrid Seltos is still undergoing its EPA certification, and Kia isn’t prepared to talk power, torque, or efficiency until that’s done and dusted.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

Definition of undergoing

Verb

This eau de parfum, in particular, balances fruity and floral well—without smelling like your grandma’s perfume that’s been on her vanities for decades.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 July 2026
After a minute or two, a spray of water came from the hole, smelling suspiciously like the Newtown Creek.

— Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

Definition of smelling

Verb

Mead played three different infield positions for the Nationals, seeing time at third base, first base and second base.

— Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026
With softball seeing continued audience growth during the Women’s College World Series, college regular season and now the AUSL, expectations are rising as the sport will make its return to the Olympics at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.

— Molly Keshin, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of seeing

Verb

There's also the company's TrueSpatial 3D tech which pairs with head tracking hardware to emulate the experience of hearing powerful speakers directing sound towards you across a wider soundstage for greater immersion.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 July 2026
Cops had been alerted about the situation by Thomas’ wife, who called 911 after hearing gunshots and discovering a body on a bed.

— Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026

Definition of hearing

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