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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
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
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
The New York Knicks’ first championship-clinching win since the 1970s set a ratings record dating back to the 1990s.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
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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
Liz Torres found her place in Stars Hollow as Miss Patty, the town's dance instructor with a colorful past, wild dating life, and love for gossip.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
The New York Knicks’ first championship-clinching win since the 1970s set a ratings record dating back to the 1990s.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for date
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The Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado lists 18 counselors who treat gambling addiction and two behavioral health centers that offer telehealth appointments for gambling addiction on its website.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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This could be rescheduling a doctor's appointment, finding a contractor after a pipe bursts, or picking up your dry cleaning before a flight in the morning.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Rachel Huxley, the head of mitigation in the climate and health team at the charitable foundation Wellcome, said climate change is increasing the intensity, frequency, and duration of heatwaves, in an interview.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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And while research shows that exercise supports healthy sleep by regulating body temperature, mood, metabolism and circadian rhythm, Weiner cautions that exercising too close to bedtime can interfere with sleep by delaying sleep onset, shortening sleep duration and lowering overall sleep quality.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Clinical psychologists Hillary Halpern and Maureen Perry-Jenkins documented that the transition from single life to fatherhood is often accompanied by a roller coaster of emotions.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The rhythmic pulse of hand clapping, accompanied by the resounding harmonic messages through voice.—
Ukee Washington,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Research by the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that students who live in low-income neighborhoods and attend schools with higher proportions of students of color receive less recess time and lower quality recess.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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As Dolan noted, that includes a date for the trip, the size of the traveling party and how many players will attend.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Early risers on Wednesday morning (June 10) will be able to partake in an interesting rendezvous between the moon and a bright planet.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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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
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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
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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
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That dynamic proved especially important after the primary, when Jackson aggressively courted supporters of Attorney General Chris Carr and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger — more mainstream Republicans who together won roughly one-quarter of the vote in May.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Once one of the kingdom’s more conservative areas, Aseer is now courting domestic crowds and foreign tourists alike.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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Each tub includes many helpful accessories to maintain it throughout its lifespan.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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And the influence that both romantic and platonic relationships have over a person’s lifespan raises concerns about the current declines in social health.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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“Date.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/date. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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