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
The multi-purpose shop, tasting lounge and fine dining space for private experiences will allow Macallan to serve its discerning customers in the heart of London’s most prestigious postcode.
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Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Nevertheless, plenty of kitchens that did make the cut share that same intimacy, with artful, unfussy cooking; even the handful of tasting-menu spots revealed a softer, lighter side of fine dining.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
The Vernon Hills Park District event drew 100 to 150 people to partake of beer tasting by five vendors with seven more vendors who had dropped off product.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Settle in for a multicourse tasting menu from chef Michael Ceraldi, featuring seasonal, hyper-local ingredients from the land and sea.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
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Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Nevertheless, plenty of kitchens that did make the cut share that same intimacy, with artful, unfussy cooking; even the handful of tasting-menu spots revealed a softer, lighter side of fine dining.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
The Vernon Hills Park District event drew 100 to 150 people to partake of beer tasting by five vendors with seven more vendors who had dropped off product.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Settle in for a multicourse tasting menu from chef Michael Ceraldi, featuring seasonal, hyper-local ingredients from the land and sea.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasting
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From German dudes discovering Waffle House in the Deep South to Japanese fans experiencing chips and salsa overload in Texas, it's been absolutely beautiful seeing the guests of this great nation being exposed to the best parts of our culture stateside.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Russia is experiencing growth stagnation – even recession by some economists’ estimates – as well as rampant business closures and declining consumer confidence, Snegovaya said.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The flowing fluid can transport hydraulic power to actuators, carry chemical substances such as drugs or sensing agents, and potentially transmit information signals through fluidic pathways.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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As governments and industries seek faster communications, more capable radar systems, and advanced sensing technologies, high-frequency GaN devices are expected to play an increasingly important role in future wireless infrastructure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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And director Spike Lee was having the time of his life on top of a bus.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The decision set new limits on federal prosecution of gun owners who are targeted simply for having a history of drug use.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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The crowd was feeling good, if a bit sweaty — and a little in disbelief at the sight of a fighting ring next to one of the most hallowed symbols of American democracy.—
Liam Bowman,
Washington Post,
15 June 2026
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Plenty of restaurants in New York are preposterously expensive, and Marcel is, too—a cocktail alone can run more than forty bucks—but the restaurant pulls off the much rarer trick of feeling actually rich.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Amy Piccoli undergoing chemotherapy.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Other photos showed Obi undergoing his first CT scan, as well as before-and-after images of his second surgery.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Bears aren't just smelling your hot dogs and hamburgers.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Tasks can include smelling dangerously high or low glucose levels, smelling mood swings, anxiety and depression, smelling an impending seizure and many other tasks.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
14 June 2026
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Another patient, David Nurieli, described seeing elderly individuals forced to walk or be carried up three flights of stairs when the elevator fails.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Those concerns were amplified by Marsch only seeing his players every few months before the World Cup.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Considering his impact on electronic music, hearing Vince say that his original musical influence was acoustic guitar-and-vocal folk is a little unexpected, but not far-fetched.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
17 June 2026
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For most of my life, building those relationships and hearing those stories has been a crucial part of my education.—
Cody Two Bears,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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“Tasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasting. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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