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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
Below are tasting notes on the Five Trail expressions from Coors Spirits Company, highlighting the unique qualities of each whiskey.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
After tasting through the lineup of beers Highland Park Brewery submitted to this year’s Great American Beer Festival competition, James Sullivan was confident the brewery would earn at least a medal or two.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
His guidance taught me invaluable lessons about selling, presenting, and tasting wine.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Produced from different agave, some of which are extremely rare and need a decade before being ready to harvest, the house portfolio is available individually or as part of a tasting flight.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
After tasting through the lineup of beers Highland Park Brewery submitted to this year’s Great American Beer Festival competition, James Sullivan was confident the brewery would earn at least a medal or two.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
His guidance taught me invaluable lessons about selling, presenting, and tasting wine.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Produced from different agave, some of which are extremely rare and need a decade before being ready to harvest, the house portfolio is available individually or as part of a tasting flight.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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This new technology is highly sensitive and uses a low-noise single-photon detector and could prove very useful for various underwater sensing activities like ocean surveys, oil spill detection, and deep-sea resource exploration.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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Improve visibility of your doorways to deter thieves Keep your porch well-lit and consider adding motion-sensing lighting, the release said.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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But to have the engine running well, having Wall Street analyst sponsorship is worth a few cylinders.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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When having fun is far down the list of priorities, sleeping with a delivery guy could be revolutionary.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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There can be side effects from supplementation, such as bad-smelling breath and sweat and headaches, as well as digestive issues such as heartburn, nausea or diarrhea, Harvard’s site stated.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Other things to love are a selection of gym equipment (including weights and a stationary bike) and Great Plains toiletries smelling of orange, grapefruit, and marula.Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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The landscape of sports video games has been undergoing a transformation over the years as major game titles continue to integrate women athletes.Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The whitefish species have been more resilient, but have been undergoing their own declines in the past 20 years, fishery commission officials said.Keith Matheny, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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BlackRock is seeing a higher mix of higher-margin, higher-fee products including alternative investments which have higher fees.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kat Dunbar, of Bedminster, recalled seeing what at first appeared to be a UFO while driving home with her children.David Chiu, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mark’s enduring talent and commitment to the industry will be fondly remembered by colleagues, friends, and fans alike.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tracing its roots from Chicago’s underground dance clubs to its global influence, the film examines house music’s enduring presence.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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There is no way for humans, with their own specific ways of perceiving and being in the world, to fully understand the perspective of a chicken – a dinosaur descendant that can see ultraviolet light and has a 300-degree field of vision.Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
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As a result, perception and behavior tasks, including perceiving objects, predicting the actions of other road users and planning the car’s next steps, happen on-board the car in real time.Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Tasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasting. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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