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 Roasted Tomatillo Guacamole This fresh-tasting guac is made with roasted tomatillos and grated queso añejo. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 20 Aug. 2026 They’re known for creating rich-tasting coffee with a strong kick and full mouthfeel. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 The issue dates back to the COVID-19 pandemic, when tasting rooms and other businesses were forced to close. — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Chicken, egg and cheese This was the best-tasting breakfast taco. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 The point is to remove moisture so the bread has room to take on better-tasting liquid later. — Lillian Syme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026 The hotel sits in the heart of Big Bear, a short stroll from The Village’s shops, tasting rooms, and eateries like Oakside and 572 Social. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026 That measure covers grocery, mass, club and drugstores, but leaves out restaurants, tasting rooms and most independent wine shops. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 Visitors will receive a Fins & Flights souvenir tasting glass. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Outdoor Experiences The city skyline is iconic from any angle, but experiencing it from the water delivers an exhilarating new perspective—and makes for a thrilling way to connect with fellow adventurers.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
In terms of categories, fragrances, sun care, skin care, hair care and dermocosmetics are experiencing the strongest growth, Euromonitor said.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of experiencing

Verb

There’s a small kitchenette and landing with a dining table, nice for a morning coffee or simply the feeling of having a little more space.

— Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Stokes recalls shooting in downtown Charleston during season two and having 3,000 fans show up to watch the cast film.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of having

Verb

The race to get Groq chips into customers' hands underscores the growing premium on low-latency inference, the speed that keeps AI agents feeling responsive, especially for coding tools.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Rather than extra long hair, think of a cut that falls somewhere below the collarbone, with enough layering or movement to keep it from feeling heavy.

— Laura Solla, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of feeling

Verb

Public health experts have linked these health effects directly to exposure to contaminated water and air emanating from the pollution crisis, like the toxic foul-smelling gas hydrogen sulfide.

— Samhita M Ilango, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
But a tough guy can’t be walking around smelling like a medicine cabinet.

— Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of smelling

Verb

Actual Roman ruins As for those interested in seeing legitimate sites, Arya recommends Verona for an amphitheater, or Aquileia, two and a half hours northeast on Veneto’s border with Friuli.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Major departures included releasing Cousins, parting ways with linebackers Troy Andersen and Kaden Elliss, and seeing veteran safety Justin Simmons head into retirement.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of seeing

Verb

People hearing those stories—attorneys, reporters, healthcare workers or friends—may expect a clearer, linear narrative.

— Michele Patterson Ford, Scientific American, 22 Aug. 2026
Up until that point, all of my recordings were just me and my guitar, so hearing the drums and the extra vocals blew my mind.

— Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of hearing

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