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 Cardboard protein bars and chemical-tasting sodas are a thing of the past. — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026 Perhaps one of the most unique Suisun Valley tasting rooms is at the famous candy maker Jelly Belly. — Nicole Findlay, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026 Since the farm system was introduced in the 1920s, remarkably few players have reached the majors without at least tasting the minors. — Chad Jennings, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Echolands Winery, Amavi Cellars, and Alton Wines are some good choices for tasting rooms with sweeping views. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 The tasting-menu restaurant—centered on a seven-foot hearth—takes its inspiration from North Africa and the southern coasts of the Mediterranean and will pair that food with old world wines. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026 The hosts will include The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s senior editor of food and dining, Monti Carlo, who will open the festival Thursday with the Atlanta Standard kickoff event, featuring live entertainment, tasting tents and beverages. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 8 Sep. 2026 Unlike tasting events held in spaces with kitchens attached, Tower Bridge Dinner has commissary tents on the West Sacramento side of the bridge, with limited cooking and prep options. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026 The focus this year is on tasting Festbiers, a fine and timely showcase for maltiness, and there will be live music, panel discussions from farmers and brewers and food in the form of smashburgers, pulled pork and vegan brats. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasting

Verb

Celebrity guest arrivals and studio portraits were particularly engaging, experiencing a significant lift from the collaboration tool on Instagram.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
For women experiencing brain fog, menopause may be part of the picture, but sleep problems, chronic stress, anxiety, depression and other health conditions can also affect memory and concentration.

— Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of experiencing

Verb

In particular, a fast, lightweight touch-sensing system was created that lets the drone navigate without relying on sight.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Using underground cameras and sensing equipment, research partners at the university can track the amount of carbon in the soil and view the root structure's growth in real-time.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of sensing

Verb

Fans know these characters so well already that remaining text accurate while also having artistic license could be difficult.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Constraints on the regional supply of natural gas leads to higher supply costs, which contribute to New England having higher electricity costs on average than the rest of the country.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of having

Verb

In his autobiography, Olivier admits to feeling guilt and self-loathing over the red-hot affair, especially since his wife was pregnant with their son Tarquin.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
Kit Harington is feeling warmer — a bit — towards the idea of reprising his iconic fan-favorite role of Jon Snow, and discussed his return to HBO in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of feeling

Verb

The battery cells manufactured within the pilot project are currently undergoing extensive operational testing.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
The Jersey Shore star, 38, recently spoke to PEOPLE and gave an update on her cancer journey after undergoing a hysterectomy on July 31.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of undergoing

Verb

Redness, open sores, discharge, foul-smelling ears, lumps or recurring skin issues all warrant a vet visit, not a grooming session.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
Removing a small number of the oldest stems will let the plant continue to grow in a balanced way, and can help your sweet-smelling vines resist winter wind.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of smelling

Verb

While Germany is again seeing moderate growth, the labor market deteriorated last year.

— Anna Noryskiewicz, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Since no one reported seeing any suspicious individuals entering or leaving the Borden property that morning, police were led to believe the killer must have already been inside the home.

— Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of seeing

Verb

But their interest deepens after reading Buffett’s annual letters, which became required reading for many investors, and hearing him speak in interviews.

— Josh Funk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Yaghi, who has six daughters and a retired husband, returned after hearing that Israeli forces had withdrawn from the village at the end of July.

— Diego Ibarra Sánchez, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of hearing

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