tasted

verb

past tense of taste
1
as in experienced
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 sensed
to have a vague awareness of by your language I can taste that something is wrong

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Recent Examples of tasted Publix Strawberry Jam Our editors tasted a bit of lemon in this jam, but overall Publix’s strawberry jam had a nice, spreadable texture compared to others and a slightly tart flavor. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2026 My morning coffee tasted so much better without the news about the helipad accompanied by a photo and the mumblings of a grinning Trump. — Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 The public tasted some of her recipes over the winter at a pop-up at Café Cà Phê, a Vietamese coffee shop in Kansas City. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026 Both tasted good, but the waffle alone was $25 — and the wings were $10 extra. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026 The classic ice cream truck was built for a simpler, less discerning era, a time when kids were happy to run three blocks barefoot to suck on something that tasted like red dye #40. — Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2026 The food smelled sour and the water tasted off, several said. — Hanna Park, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026 In particular, the thick whip piped across the top of the drink tasted just like a Reese’s and melted satisfyingly into the drink over time. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 Bucatini cacio e pepe would satisfy even discerning Romans, and truffle risotto, osso buco and sole mugnaia round off a dinner that tasted just like nonna made it. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasted
  1. experienced
  2. sensed
  3. had
  4. felt
  5. underwent
  6. smelled
  7. saw
  8. heard
Verb
  • All residents and other property owners who have experienced water outages, low water pressure, or both, are advised to boil all water or use bottled water for drinking, cooking, preparing baby food or brushing their teeth, the news release said.
    — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • His daughter, Stephanie Friends, experienced that musical life from inside the family home.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of experienced
Verb
  • Lee, enraptured, sensed that a transfiguration was happening.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • At Lincoln Bay, Duke said their elevators sensed water and immediately went to the 10th floor, where they were locked in place and unusable until contractors cleared out the pit below.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of sensed
Verb
  • Since 1950, Kentucky has had 12 Democratic governors, compared to only five in Iowa.
    — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The character had the same condition as Mitte, though more pronounced.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of had
Verb
  • Overall, accessories felt less about status and more about individuality.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Her absence will be felt deeply by all who have had the privilege of working alongside her.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of felt
Verb
  • Smith did not take the field on Monday evening after he was hit on the helmet while batting and underwent a concussion test.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The building is one of the earliest examples of steel-frame architecture in the region and recently underwent an extensive restoration.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of underwent
Verb
  • The L'Occitane Jasmine & Bergamot products smelled good and did the job.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In my early memories, my grandfather had smelled like carpet cleaner.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of smelled
Verb
  • In the book, Covey tells the story of a man relentlessly sawing down a tree.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 2 June 2026
  • Jordan Walker, sawed off by a 96 mph sinker, lined out softly.
    — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of saw
Verb
  • None of these commitments are new, however, and founders have heard versions of them before.
    — Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • By providing clear, consistent and frequent communication about the change, leaders foster a sense of stability and clarity, while inviting everyone’s voice to be heard.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of heard

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“Tasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasted. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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