Thesaurus results for TASTING

tasting

verb

Definition of tasting

present participle of taste

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 That blur of words equates to the sensation of biting into an August peach, closing your eyes and tasting every flavor — juicy, rosy, floral-sweet-mineral peachiness — all the way through. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 So, for a fresh-from-the-deli tasting American cheese, this is the choice for you. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026 At Ziya, the contemporary Indian fine dining restaurant, renowned chef Vineet Bhatia’s wizardry is evident in tasting menus that reinterpret regional flavours from around the country in exciting new formats. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Award-winning Kentucky bourbon brand Buffalo Trace Distillery is bringing a tasting experience to four different cities — and Kansas City is one of them. — Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 After a successful inaugural year in 2025, Buffalo Trace Distillery's on Tour traveling tasting experience returns in 2026 with stops in four cities. — Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026 Lyman Orchards is even hosting a beer tasting event in their corn maze for adults. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026 Sips Around the Village Take Sips Around Dunwoody Village with five tasting tokens redeemable for samples at participating locations, get access to exclusive drink specials, and enjoy music and entertainment throughout the Village. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026 The winery’s tasting flights and bottle list are intentionally paired to showcase that range—lighter whites for the terrace, fuller reds for the dining room, and a few sweeter or late‑harvest options for a slow finish. — Amy Bizzarri, Midwest Living, 20 Aug. 2026

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Verb

While filming the video, Musgraves received a text from her dad that Nana had been rushed to the hospital after experiencing a health issue.

— Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Hosted by the Haus of Moulin Noir in collaboration with the Defiance Project, the event brought ballroom into a church sanctuary, drawing longtime competitors alongside people experiencing the culture for the first time.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of experiencing

Verb

Its sensing capabilities can help detect changes in temperature, humidity, lighting, and aspects of the home environment.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
The company’s portfolio of core technology and products provides distinctive capabilities in the fields of remote sensing applications, artificial intelligence, cyber security, and high-performance computing.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of sensing

Verb

The confusion could muddy the narrative of having the best models in the market that OpenAI would no doubt like to present ahead of a possible 2027 IPO.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
There are other factors that effect children in these communities, but the evidence suggests that having an involved father can be an important protective factor that improves a child's chances of succeeding academically, economically and socially.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of having

Verb

Mars in your sign challenges disciplined Saturn, creating the deeply irritating experience of feeling motivated and blocked at the same time.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
People start feeling uncomfortable when the dew point creeps into the 60s, particularly the mid and upper 60s.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of feeling

Verb

After multiple days undergoing tests, Lewis was officially diagnosed with giant cell arteritis in August 2021.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Once known primarily as a studio tour park, Universal has been undergoing a large-scale overhaul throughout the last decade-plus, adding immersive lands such as the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of undergoing

Verb

Lisa is seeing what this experience could be for her, which only emphasized just how bad her current situation on RHOSLC is.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
Domagal-Goldman compared Roman’s capabilities to capturing an all-encompassing view of a forest as well as seeing sharp details of its trees, like leaves and birds, all at the same time.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of seeing

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