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
Below are tasting notes on BevTest’s Top 10 Vodkas of 2024.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Featuring soaring ceilings, beer bottle chandeliers and an impressive collection of more than 33,000 books, the space invites guests to explore the extensive literary collection while tasting delicious foods such as wintery carrot soup, pumpkin ravioli and the daily tarte.
—Taryn White, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Involve the kids in measuring, mixing, cleaning up, and of course, tasting some of the dough!
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
One of the few things most wine professionals love more than tasting wine?
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Featuring soaring ceilings, beer bottle chandeliers and an impressive collection of more than 33,000 books, the space invites guests to explore the extensive literary collection while tasting delicious foods such as wintery carrot soup, pumpkin ravioli and the daily tarte.
—Taryn White, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Involve the kids in measuring, mixing, cleaning up, and of course, tasting some of the dough!
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
One of the few things most wine professionals love more than tasting wine?
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasting
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The microwaved grape trick also shows their promise as alternative microwave resonators for quantum sensing applications, according to the authors of this latest paper.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
27 Dec. 2024
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Feline eyes also contain the same color-sensing cones as humans, but this doesn't mean our visions are the same, VCA Animal Hospitals reports.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
26 Dec. 2024
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And that's the unique aspect of having unified control of the government.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Purdy’s story is a reminder that having – or paying – a curious technology person can pay off in a number of ways for your company.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Deep in the forest, the air whips by cold and fast and smelling of redwoods.—
Nick Czap,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2024
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Especially when that includes boarding a Christmastime caboose brimming with holiday decor, smelling hot cocoa wafting through the cars, and enjoying plenty of picturesque views.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News,
Fox News,
26 Dec. 2024
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The incident lopped off a 150-foot section at the end of the pier, which was undergoing a $4 million restoration.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Buehler missed the 2023 season after undergoing a second Tommy John surgery.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Saint Alphonsus is still seeing some sporadic RSV cases and typical COVID cases for this time of year, Kitamura said.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Jan. 2025
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In particular, health districts and hospitals are seeing more flu and pertussis, known as whooping cough.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Jan. 2025
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Beyond any surface-level familiarity, this process can create meaningful and enduring relationships that can open doors, provide mentorship and help build exponential growth in careers and finances.—
Sanjay Sehgal,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Chris O'Neill builds and scales enduring companies.—
Chris O'Neill,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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For those who don't know the back story, the pretty colors might get in the way of accurately perceiving this bike.—
Mike Hanlon,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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All that needs to happen are people perceiving moral infractions.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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“Tasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasting. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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