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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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Recent Examples of date
Noun
On an unspecified date during the investigation, a juvenile was found in possession of a .357 revolver and about two grams of crack cocaine, Boothroyd said. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025 To date, four states—Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, and Arkansas—have submitted waivers through our food stamp program that not only prioritize healthy choices but also do right by the American taxpayers who fund the program. Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
The Twins have lost 10 consecutive one-run games at Progressive Field, a streak that dates to August 2020. Dan Hayes, New York Times, 1 May 2025 The notice on the company website was not dated, but its metadata showed it was compiled on April 19. Amy Lv and Lewis Jackson, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for date
Recent Examples of Synonyms for date
Noun
  • Be ready to ask questions: Your appointment is an appropriate time to ask any questions about your health, symptom triggers, treatments, and more.
    Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 10 May 2025
  • But a major difference is that the Teal Wand is approved to be used at home, so patients don’t have to travel to or make time for in-person doctor appointments.
    Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • Your healthcare provider can work with you to develop a plan to achieve your health goals with the proper type of collagen product supplement, dosage, and treatment duration.
    Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025
  • Studies show that exercise alone, especially when performed for longer durations, can lead to significant weight loss and improvements in aerobic fitness and muscle tone.
    Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The mother then accompanied medics to the hospital so the infant could be evaluated.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
  • One vehicle was being driven by a 52-year-old man, who was accompanied by a 49-year-old woman, thought to be his wife.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • Matt recalls attending a clinic at Wrigley as a child, sitting in the bullpen, listening to Sutcliffe and former Cubs pitching coach Billy Connors, thinking Sutcliffe was a giant.
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 1 May 2025
  • Hegseth and Waltz both attended Trump’s Cabinet meeting Wednesday, touting the Administration’s record on national security.
    Nik Popli, Time, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • Already Baltic governments have encouraged their citizens to stock enough food in their home to weather an emergency, and to have plans for rendezvous outside the capitals.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 7 May 2025
  • On May 2, Venus will collide with dreamy Neptune, adding a layer of idealism and passion to romantic experiences Comments Get ready for a cosmic rendezvous!
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • In the suit, Rivers, who used the name Sara Stokes at the time, alleges that she and her bandmates were subjected to an abusive environment while making the show.
    Gina Barton, USA Today, 12 May 2025
  • Just being able to have … the physical and emotional connection at the same time.
    Kate Hogan, People.com, 11 May 2025
Verb
  • In 1983, Vreeland courted controversy again with the first exhibition honoring a living designer — Yves Saint Laurent — underwritten by the Pierre Bergé Foundation.
    Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
  • Meanwhile, the former Bond is also being courted for the project, and apparently has an offer to play the titular sorcerer in The Magician’s Nephew.
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Founded by Frank Fertitta IV and Landon Gyulay, the Easy Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grant-making nonprofit committed to helping Veterans transition to civilian life by addressing critical needs including mental health care, job training, placement, and family support services.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 5 May 2025
  • That fight for victim's rights has shaped all their lives.
    Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley, CBS News, 4 May 2025

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“Date.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/date. Accessed 16 May. 2025.

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