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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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Recent Examples of date
Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
When is the Iron Lung streaming release date?
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The county District Attorney’s Office has prosecuted at least eight such cases dating back to 1997, according to an office spokesperson.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
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Noun
Leo Matsuda was attached to direct the project when the companies confirmed its release date late last year.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
When is the Iron Lung streaming release date?
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Verb
He was initially charged in a superseding indictment dating to 2020, while Bill Barr was attorney general.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The county District Attorney’s Office has prosecuted at least eight such cases dating back to 1997, according to an office spokesperson.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for date
Noun
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Pharmacies are widely available and often don’t require appointments.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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These were days for doctors’ appointments, haircuts, long lunches, coming in late and leaving early.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The shorter duration of this program, which is the reason weight loss cannot be expected to pay such dividends as out west (where programs spill over a week), is not only extremely pleasant but also still gives you more than enough time to pick up new behaviors and carry them home.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Spending just 20 minutes walking in a green landscape has been shown to significantly lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol; outdoor time is also linked with improved sleep duration and quality.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Highlights include the raw sampler—mussels blanketed in a thick puree of herbs, scallop crudo bathed in homemade almond milk—and a bouillabaisse accompanied by insanely crunchy cheesy bread for sopping.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The final episode aired Thursday night, with host Stephen Colbert accompanied by Paul McCartney as the show’s final guest.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Verb
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After guests complete extensive health forms, obtain medical approval and attend a mandatory safety briefing the day prior to the trip, they’re whisked by private chauffeurs to the international airport, where either a massive Airbus A340 or a more cozy Gulfstream G550 jet awaits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Fans attending games will also be subject to the urban heat island effect, when major cities become significantly hotter than nearby rural areas.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Read on to see a selection of gorgeous photos of the cosmic rendezvous, captured from around the world.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 May 2026
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Here's everything to know about the Psyche spacecraft's rendezvous with Mars.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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During this time, circus families blossomed all over Mexico, aided by the appearance of the steamship and railway systems, as the circus historian Julio Revolledo Cárdenas would detail in a 2018 article for the Fédération Mondiale du Cirque.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Julie Tremaine is an award-winning food and travel writer who’s exploring the world one bite at a time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The Magic courted Kidd five years ago before hiring Jamahl Mosley.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Auction houses have increasingly blurred the line between commercial and institutional space over the past decade, mounting scholarly exhibitions, publishing museum-quality catalogs, and courting curatorial prestige.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Winning a Tony Award can significantly extend a production's Broadway lifespan, though plenty of shows have survived — and even thrived — without nominations or wins thanks to strong word of mouth, tourist interest, or dedicated fan support.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The bridge will have 230 feet of clearance above the federal channel and will have a lifespan of 100 years.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Date.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/date. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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