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 Our editors were surprised to find that most of the apple ciders tasted very similar, with a hint of spice and a warm appley sweetness that permeated each sip. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 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 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 Get it with the local wine pairing—each bottle is personally tasted and selected by the owner and chef to complement the meal. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 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
  • In 2025, the first chime of bells from a mountain pavilion at dawn, accompanied by a gentle morning greeting, creates a space where each collection is experienced independently and explores the versatile expressions of Songmont’s design language.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • This online abuse and hostility experienced by trans people in the UK is part of a broader picture of the UK becoming a hostile climate for trans people.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of experienced
Verb
  • 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
  • Trump’s blunt talk and status as a celebrity businessman initially helped him around Dayton, where voters sensed that politics as usual had failed them.
    — Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of sensed
Verb
  • My suite was beyond spacious, with a full entryway with desk and wetbar giving way to a seating area; large, plush bed; then a closet and vanity area leading into a massive bathroom—which had a full soaking tub and two pedestal sinks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Boss Bottled Beyond fragrance had an avant-première in travel retail, for example.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of had
Verb
  • The rooms are beautifully laid out and share the peacefulness felt throughout the property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Our target consumer is anyone who is tired of endless scrolling, has ever felt that conventional recommendations don’t quite understand them, or finds today’s personalization systems too opaque or even a little creepy.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of felt
Verb
  • The patient underwent a public health screening at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and was taken by a friend to Nairobi Hospital, where he was isolated and later transferred to the East Wing Isolation Facility.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Claire underwent radiation and chemotherapy treatments to kill the malignant cells in his body, but the cancer returned again in 2017.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of underwent
Verb
  • In my early memories, my grandfather had smelled like carpet cleaner.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • For Dylan Feierabend, there are few things more life-affirming than fishing for redtail surfperch and smelt at Centerville Beach in rural Humboldt County.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 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
  • But moments before the nosedive, passengers seated near the front of the plane heard sounds of a fight inside the cockpit, said passenger Daniel Schlichter, who was seated in the second row.
    — SAM MEDNICK, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Eventually the curtain was closed again and the microphone in the room was turned off, but Pike could still be heard making gasping or snoring sounds.
    — Rebecca Boone, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of heard

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“Tasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasted. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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