to taste

phrase

: in an amount that results in the taste that one wants
—used in recipes to indicate how much salt, pepper, etc., should be added to food
Salt the stew to taste.

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One brave Washingtonian has already embarked on a quest to taste and rate them all. — Matt Brooks, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026 But picking the best deer hunting cartridge also comes down to taste. — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026 To a large oven-safe skillet or a sauté pan over medium heat, add the oil, onion, and poblanos and season with salt to taste. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 For years after its 2015 debut, Gelb had heard from viewers who wanted to taste the food onscreen but couldn’t get a reservation or make the trip to the restaurants featured on the show. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to taste

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“To taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20taste. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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