1
as in rendezvous
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 durations
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
the embarrassingly short date of most of his romances
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1
as in accompanies
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 attends
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 dates
K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 1 Feb. 2026
First dates, blind dates, relationship coaching, speed dating, finding love, and breaking hearts — all of these common human experiences help to normalize an often misunderstood community.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
Because of visa issues, none of those dates happened.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Feb 6 will mark the opening of the launch window for Artemis II, with backup dates for several days later should a delay be required.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
The Guaranteed Cash Offer is a commission-free cash purchase of a house, where homeowners can avoid paying commissions and fees while gaining the flexibility to pick their closing and move-out dates.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
In response, four additional dates were added.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
But with an open-seat presidential contest, the battle for early primary dates is also open.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Survey respondents shared multiple ways that unemployment can have a negative impact including cancelling dates for financial reasons and hesitating to even ask someone out at all.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2026
Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Jan. 2026
The hotel resides in a historic flatiron building that dates to 1904, and its Old World charm is juxtaposed with sleek, modern accents.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Its first secular use, as a term for major literary texts, dates to the eighteenth century, and that sense became gradually more pervasive as authority was divorced from scripture.
—Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
Their relationship dates to the 2005 World Maccabiah Games, akin to the Jewish and Israeli Olympics, when Bruce Pearl was Golden’s coach and Steven Pearl a teammate.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
But just because there are now dates on the calendar doesn’t guarantee there will be players on the floor.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The oldest part of the castle dates to the year 1000 and has a small frescoed crypt dedicated to San Lorenzo.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
To direct sow seeds, follow the seed packet’s instructions, which provide a planting date range based on the last frost dates in each USDA hardiness zone and recommended soil temperatures.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Check out the tour dates below.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
However, digital save-the-dates are gaining traction for their speed, cost efficiency, and eco-friendly appeal.
—K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 1 Feb. 2026
First dates, blind dates, relationship coaching, speed dating, finding love, and breaking hearts — all of these common human experiences help to normalize an often misunderstood community.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
Because of visa issues, none of those dates happened.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Feb 6 will mark the opening of the launch window for Artemis II, with backup dates for several days later should a delay be required.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
The Guaranteed Cash Offer is a commission-free cash purchase of a house, where homeowners can avoid paying commissions and fees while gaining the flexibility to pick their closing and move-out dates.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
In response, four additional dates were added.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
But with an open-seat presidential contest, the battle for early primary dates is also open.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Survey respondents shared multiple ways that unemployment can have a negative impact including cancelling dates for financial reasons and hesitating to even ask someone out at all.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
Each city features unique opening acts, with Robyn joining the six Amsterdam performances, Shania Twain appearing at all six London shows, Fcukers opening both São Paulo dates, Jorja Smith at the Mexico City performance, and Jamie xx performing at every New York show.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Jan. 2026
The hotel resides in a historic flatiron building that dates to 1904, and its Old World charm is juxtaposed with sleek, modern accents.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Its first secular use, as a term for major literary texts, dates to the eighteenth century, and that sense became gradually more pervasive as authority was divorced from scripture.
—Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
Their relationship dates to the 2005 World Maccabiah Games, akin to the Jewish and Israeli Olympics, when Bruce Pearl was Golden’s coach and Steven Pearl a teammate.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
But just because there are now dates on the calendar doesn’t guarantee there will be players on the floor.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The oldest part of the castle dates to the year 1000 and has a small frescoed crypt dedicated to San Lorenzo.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
To direct sow seeds, follow the seed packet’s instructions, which provide a planting date range based on the last frost dates in each USDA hardiness zone and recommended soil temperatures.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Check out the tour dates below.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dates
Noun
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In addition to going pantsless for her rendezvous, Rihanna decided to repurposes a brown shaggy stole as a makeshift belt, wrapping the accessory around her waist and over her arms.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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To some, the set design may simply serve as a background to the romantic rendezvous, but to the very critical eyes of our editors, the decor prompted some strong reactions.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Engineering comfort for long durations Beneath the seat, a smart weight-sensing chassis uses mechanical conduction to respond automatically to the sitter’s body weight and movement.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Jan. 2026
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Hours of uniform length were widely adopted only in the 14th century, when clocks could maintain equal durations.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
21 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Net profit margin is just one way of slicing and dicing all the data that accompanies earnings, of course, and some other measurements are a bit less rosy, Butters pointed out.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Barrows manages the future sovereign's schedule, and accompanies her to the various appointments she is called upon to attend.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Prince Harry always attends, often with his wife, Meghan Markle, 44.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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On both page and stage, Benedict attends a party where Sophie is working, defends her against her lecherous employer, then whisks them both away to his cottage, where Benedict recovers from an injury sustained in the confrontation.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Boquete’s medical clinics are well suited for routine appointments, minor injuries, basic emergency care, stitches, and other non-complex medical needs.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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At these appointments, a physician will analyze various metabolic markers, including your blood glucose, lipid profiles, and blood pressure.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Somehow that was even fewer than Newsom’s public calls for corrections; the governor’s Twitter account tweeted at the Post seeking corrections five times.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Korda won seven times in 2024 and was shut out in 2025.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The ensemble cast includes Ellie Bamber as Eleanor’s sister, Beatrice, and Ed Suter as Edward’s loyal squire Richard, who courts Beatrice amid the escalating tragedy.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
27 Dec. 2025
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Fox News, which courts an older linear audience, has put new focus on its reach via YouTube, X, TikTok and Instagram, among other venues.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The assignations are alleged to have taken place on the job and in the building where all were assigned to provide security.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Dates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dates. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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