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Definition of datenext
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as in appointment
an agreement to be present at a specified time and place I have a date to meet my financial consultant at seven o'clock

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2
as in duration
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress the embarrassingly short date of most of his romances

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date

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verb

1
as in to accompany
to go on a social engagement with I don't want to date him—I'd rather just be friends

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as in to attend
to go on dates that may eventually lead to marriage we dated for two years before we got engaged

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of date
Noun
The pop singer has been teasing her return to music over the past few weeks with cryptic posts on social media featuring various images accompanied locations, dates and times. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 22 June 2026 The next court date is scheduled for Friday morning, when additional matters, such as the defense’s interest in subpoenaing seven forensic witnesses to testify, will be discussed ahead of July’s preliminary hearing. Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 22 June 2026
Verb
Its grand interior is filled with hundreds of intricate wooden carvings and religious statues, as well as a Casavant Frères pipe organ that dates back to 1891. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026 The couple started dating in 2007 and have acted together in shows like Glee. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for date
Recent Examples of Synonyms for date
Noun
  • Wray described what happened to her own nails after years of gel appointments.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
  • Writer Meaghan Wray, in a piece for The Kit, described her own move away from the salon after years of regular gel appointments.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • The amount of money each customer receives from the settlement is based on the total amount of Amazon Prime membership fees paid throughout the duration of their subscription.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 27 June 2026
  • Ferriero then asked if Cruise stayed in his character, a forest child named Jack of the Green, for the duration of filming the dark fantasy movie.
    Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Bilateral tensions have eased after periods of conflict, often accompanied by a revival of commercial and cultural ties.
    Michael Kugelman, Time, 26 June 2026
  • Bolton shared over 1,000 pages of diary-style information about his daily duties as national security advisor with his family members, according to a court filing accompanying his guilty plea.
    Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The comparison group, who did not attend college, had earned $432,996.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • The women, who also wore Mexico jerseys, were planning to attend the watch party.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • This little pitstop happened on Lucy's way to a rendezvous with the Trojan asteroids that shadow Jupiter around the sun.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 19 June 2026
  • Venus, which is fresh off a rendezvous with the moon, is a frequent visitor in Earth's night sky, as is Jupiter.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • The best Amazon Prime Day hair tool deals prove that now’s the time to invest in a quality curling iron, blow-dry brush or straightener.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026
  • Prime Day 2026 is here and now’s the time to jump on all the amazing deals happening this week, starting today, Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • In his place, acting President Delcy Rodríguez has been cautiously courting foreign oil companies and seeking relief from crushing sanctions.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • Lalas’ apparent delight in courting the enmity of the American viewing public also extends to his co-hosts—so much so that his early verbal scuffles with Zlatan Ibrahimović have gone more viral than whooping cough.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • The 13-track record chronicles the lifespan of a relationship, from the exuberance of initial infatuation to the whiplash of begging for affection from a partner that was once so easily enamored.
    Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • Agave lifespans vary from one to 100 years, Assistant Manager of Learning Engagement Vanessa Callahan said in the video posted by Denver Botanic Gardens.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 24 June 2026

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“Date.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/date. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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