tasting

Definition of tastingnext
present participle of taste

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of tasting That blur of words equates to the sensation of biting into an August peach, closing your eyes and tasting every flavor — juicy, rosy, floral-sweet-mineral peachiness — all the way through. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 So, for a fresh-from-the-deli tasting American cheese, this is the choice for you. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026 At Ziya, the contemporary Indian fine dining restaurant, renowned chef Vineet Bhatia’s wizardry is evident in tasting menus that reinterpret regional flavours from around the country in exciting new formats. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Award-winning Kentucky bourbon brand Buffalo Trace Distillery is bringing a tasting experience to four different cities — and Kansas City is one of them. Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 After a successful inaugural year in 2025, Buffalo Trace Distillery's on Tour traveling tasting experience returns in 2026 with stops in four cities. Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026 Lyman Orchards is even hosting a beer tasting event in their corn maze for adults. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026 Sips Around the Village Take Sips Around Dunwoody Village with five tasting tokens redeemable for samples at participating locations, get access to exclusive drink specials, and enjoy music and entertainment throughout the Village. Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026 The winery’s tasting flights and bottle list are intentionally paired to showcase that range—lighter whites for the terrace, fuller reds for the dining room, and a few sweeter or late‑harvest options for a slow finish. Amy Bizzarri, Midwest Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasting
Verb
  • While filming the video, Musgraves received a text from her dad that Nana had been rushed to the hospital after experiencing a health issue.
    Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Hosted by the Haus of Moulin Noir in collaboration with the Defiance Project, the event brought ballroom into a church sanctuary, drawing longtime competitors alongside people experiencing the culture for the first time.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Its sensing capabilities can help detect changes in temperature, humidity, lighting, and aspects of the home environment.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The company’s portfolio of core technology and products provides distinctive capabilities in the fields of remote sensing applications, artificial intelligence, cyber security, and high-performance computing.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The confusion could muddy the narrative of having the best models in the market that OpenAI would no doubt like to present ahead of a possible 2027 IPO.
    Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • There are other factors that effect children in these communities, but the evidence suggests that having an involved father can be an important protective factor that improves a child's chances of succeeding academically, economically and socially.
    Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Maybe there’s a part of the blueprint that says the folks in charge head to 2027 feeling pretty good about almost every position group except quarterback.
    Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • For people feeling strapped by steep costs, the 60/30/10 budget can offer a more forgiving framework to follow.
    Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • After multiple days undergoing tests, Lewis was officially diagnosed with giant cell arteritis in August 2021.
    Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Once known primarily as a studio tour park, Universal has been undergoing a large-scale overhaul throughout the last decade-plus, adding immersive lands such as the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • By the end of the night — or beginning of the day — everyone leaves the bar smelling like cigarettes.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Black could be licorice or blueberries, though a very dark, foul-smelling stool can flag intestine or liver issues.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • This makes for another scene where actually seeing Hal and John show their work might’ve been helpful.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Jenkins said sextortion is another significant concern that can impact children with law enforcement seeing particularly serious impacts among teen boys.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Three whole weeks had passed without my hearing his voice or even receiving a message from him.
    Hisham Matar, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026
  • After hearing the swimmer’s story from Lake Tahoe over the weekend, Rust did one of the hardest things a person can do.
    Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Tasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasting. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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