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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Relevance
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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2
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
George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
The restaurant was considered an upscale place for special occasions such as first dates, engagements and wedding receptions and was popular for celebrity spotting.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
On StubHub, 40 out of Grande’s 41 tour dates have four dollar signs.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 June 2026
Your forthrightness will set the tone for future dates.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Your travel dates and destination.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Dress it up with a skirt and ballet flats for office days or brunch dates.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Proper storage and checking the packaging or dates help maintain quality and safety.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 June 2026
Recalled two-packs have sell by dates of 2/3/2027, 2/4/2027, 2/24/2027, 2/25/2027, 3/10/2027, 3/11/2027, 3/18/2027 and 3/25/2027.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
End dates for South Florida schools range from late May to early June.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 1 June 2026
The estate dates back to 1874, but Steinhart modernized it and added his signature design flourishes.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
The tradition dates back to 2014 and typically includes a mix of content drops, photo releases, performances, and events that span the days surrounding the anniversary.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Costco sought to transform blighted area in KC The Costco opened in 2001 under a plan that dates back to the 1990s, and sought to transform a blighted area with new suburban-style retail development that would benefit local residents.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
The recent renaissance of raffia totes dates back to the spring 2021 season when they were seen on the runway at Loewe and The Row.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 30 May 2026
The flight attendant profession dates back to the 1930s, when the first stewardesses – many of them nurses – were hired to assist passengers.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
The concept dates back to the 1930s, when Finnish engineer Toivo Kaario worked on ground-effect vehicles.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Noun
Across Bay Area markets tracked by AirDNA, average nightly rates appear to dip slightly for the round of 32 compared with group-stage dates.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
The restaurant was considered an upscale place for special occasions such as first dates, engagements and wedding receptions and was popular for celebrity spotting.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
On StubHub, 40 out of Grande’s 41 tour dates have four dollar signs.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 June 2026
Your forthrightness will set the tone for future dates.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Your travel dates and destination.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Dress it up with a skirt and ballet flats for office days or brunch dates.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Proper storage and checking the packaging or dates help maintain quality and safety.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 June 2026
Recalled two-packs have sell by dates of 2/3/2027, 2/4/2027, 2/24/2027, 2/25/2027, 3/10/2027, 3/11/2027, 3/18/2027 and 3/25/2027.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
Verb
The compound dates back 92 years with roots tied to early lakefront development along the East Shore and a preservation-minded era when landowners organized to protect the forest setting.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
End dates for South Florida schools range from late May to early June.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 1 June 2026
The estate dates back to 1874, but Steinhart modernized it and added his signature design flourishes.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
The tradition dates back to 2014 and typically includes a mix of content drops, photo releases, performances, and events that span the days surrounding the anniversary.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Costco sought to transform blighted area in KC The Costco opened in 2001 under a plan that dates back to the 1990s, and sought to transform a blighted area with new suburban-style retail development that would benefit local residents.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
The recent renaissance of raffia totes dates back to the spring 2021 season when they were seen on the runway at Loewe and The Row.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 30 May 2026
The flight attendant profession dates back to the 1930s, when the first stewardesses – many of them nurses – were hired to assist passengers.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
The concept dates back to the 1930s, when Finnish engineer Toivo Kaario worked on ground-effect vehicles.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dates
Noun
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Between her thirst-trap selfies and fabulous rendezvous, the 84-year-old never fails to deliver in the content department.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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In the near term, NASA plans to launch its next Artemis mission in 2027, sending up four astronauts in an Orion capsule atop an SLS rocket to rendezvous in Earth orbit with SpaceX's lander and an alternative being built by Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
22 May 2026
Noun
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The company says the system uses lighter and more efficient refrigeration equipment, helping reduce weight while supporting extended flight durations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Vigilance elevated for extended durations leads to a drop in recovery.—
Sherry McAllister,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Spending has held up, and the economy hasn’t shown the kind of demand collapse that typically accompanies recession-level income weakness.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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The guide who accompanies you will happily memorialize your bravery (and your love) with the obligatory kissing shots along the way.—
Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Junior forward Emerson Burke has scored so many goals, often in dramatic fashion, that everyone who attends a Naperville Central game has come to expect something sensational from the Michigan commit.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Meanwhile, in New York City, Meg Ryan attends a Chanel luncheon and in Los Angeles, Andy Cohen hosts a Variety TV event.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The Shift app terms of service document also seeks to absolve the platform of responsibility for any property damage, theft, or personal injury that may ensue from the cleaning appointments.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Fear of family separation led immigrants like Yolanda to stop going to work, taking their children to school, and even attending medical appointments or buying food.—
Yuliana Montiel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Batting leadoff, Benge scored three times and became the fourth Mets rookie with five hits and a homer in one game.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Tensions have remained high since the ceasefire, and the two sides have launched attacks on each other multiple times in recent weeks.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Verb
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One night in April when the boy playing Orlando was home sick and Jamie was waiting for Adele in their private coital chamber, Bromley kept her late to work on the scene where Orlando courts Rosalind playing Ganymede playing Rosalind.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Biglari Holdings courts the MAHA movement The MAHA hire is the latest chapter in a long and turbulent saga for Biglari Holdings and its CEO Sardar Biglari, who took control of Steak ‘n Shake in 2008 when the chain was losing $100,000 a day.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At a lawn party devoted to the game of cornhole, Clark flirts with Floyd’s wife and the two soon begin an affair, meeting for afternoon assignations at the local Quality Garden Suites.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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In preparation for her assignations with Pat at locations in the city agreeable to him, Isabel pays careful attention to her personal style and dress.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Dates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dates. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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