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
Inoue would be moving to a smaller space to offer a more premium experience, and chef Kato Shingo would take over the Kaneyoshi room, serving a tasting menu entwining Japanese, French and Thai cuisines.
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
After tasting each cake, each tester chose their overall favorite.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Halibut Halibut is a mild-tasting white fish that's high in several important nutrients, such as protein, selenium, B12, and B6.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 31 Dec. 2025
Three decades after shaking up the hip-hop landscape, Wu-Tang Clan is tasting the fruits of its labor.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
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Weak shaking has been recorded and several residents reported experiencing the tremor in Ridgecrest and the surrounding area according to the USGS DYFI report.—
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Additionally, people with IBS and IBD are more sensitive to changes in fiber in their diet and may already be experiencing constipation and/or diarrhea, which are common side effects of juice cleanses.—
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But then Tisdale French started sensing a distance between herself and the other moms.—
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Congress, sensing leverage or electoral opportunity, could legislate controls that no summit can unwind.—
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From frequent favorites like Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez and George and Amal Clooney, to couples having a rare date night like Julia Roberts and Danny Moder and Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Moroney, significant others had a significant presence.—
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Jaffery describes it as an unfortunate oversight and a prime example on the importance of having diverse voices at the table when making decisions.—
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The Whiteroom + Cactus Contrast Waist Satin Trousers will elevate any knit while secretly feeling like pajamas, thanks to their drapey fit and drawstring waistband.—
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At one point, the actress became hyper-focused on social media posts after feeling detached from the group.—
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To demonstrate the system’s capabilities, the research team, led by Huang Jiangtao of the China Aerodynamics Research and Development Centre, applied PADJ-X to conceptual configurations resembling the US Air Force’s B-21 stealth bomber, which is currently undergoing flight testing.—
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The throne eventually made its way to Axl Rose, who used it on tour with Guns N’ Roses, and later Old Dominion frontman Matthew Ramsey, who used it in 2019 after undergoing surgery on his leg.—
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The waiting room is already over-flowing with bloodied, weary, apparently horrifically smelling patients.—
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This typically includes sensory testing, such as tasting and smelling products over time, and chemical tests that track changes like oxidation or moisture loss.—
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Federal officials have said agents, including those part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, are seeing increases in assaults and threats against them.—
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Since the suitcase won’t be as easy to zip open, thieves will have a harder time seeing whether or not your belongings are valuable; this alone could prevent your bag from becoming a target.—
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The Creature tells its story, and hearing its perspective allows a dying Victor to acknowledge his mistakes.—
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The trial schedule was interrupted early in December when Pattis asked Underhill, the judge hearing both cases, to be allowed to withdraw from representing Diamantis in the second trial.—
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“Tasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasting. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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