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
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Late summer and early fall have a couple dozen dates on the books but nothing in Boston yet.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
How this plays out in practice is actively choosing solo activities, avoiding going on dates, or getting off of dating apps.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 May 2026
The Hijri calendar, the Islamic lunar calendar year that is 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar, determines the dates of important Muslim holidays such as the start and end to the month of Ramadan.
—Doris Elin Urrutia, Space.com, 30 May 2026
Wallen’s tour rolls on next weekend in Pittsburgh with two headlining dates at Acrisure Stadium.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
While eating dates daily can be part of a balanced diet, experts suggest being mindful of portion size to avoid excessive sugar and carbohydrate intake.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 May 2026
Because the messages were deleted, investigators could only retrieve the dates and times, but not the messages' content.
—Natalie Morales, CBS News, 24 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
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
The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Late summer and early fall have a couple dozen dates on the books but nothing in Boston yet.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
How this plays out in practice is actively choosing solo activities, avoiding going on dates, or getting off of dating apps.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 May 2026
The Hijri calendar, the Islamic lunar calendar year that is 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar, determines the dates of important Muslim holidays such as the start and end to the month of Ramadan.
—Doris Elin Urrutia, Space.com, 30 May 2026
Wallen’s tour rolls on next weekend in Pittsburgh with two headlining dates at Acrisure Stadium.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
While eating dates daily can be part of a balanced diet, experts suggest being mindful of portion size to avoid excessive sugar and carbohydrate intake.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 May 2026
Because the messages were deleted, investigators could only retrieve the dates and times, but not the messages' content.
—Natalie Morales, CBS News, 24 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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Vigilance elevated for extended durations leads to a drop in recovery.—
Sherry McAllister,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Yields fell across durations on Wednesday morning as nerves calmed, but narrowed on reports Starmer’s leadership rival Wes Streeting is preparing to resign as health secretary.—
Elsa Ohlen,Joseph Wilkins,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Big props also to editor Greg Ng, VFX supervisor Edward Douglas and the appropriate electronic score from Parsons and Edo van Breeman that accompanies this bizarro land full of constant noises that offer clues for what lies within these walls and behind these doors — or not.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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Tahrir al-Khatib said the joy that accompanies Eid has been silenced in Gaza.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover star Tiffany Haddish attends the SI Swimsuit dinner hosted by KYU x Drinking Pig on May 29 in Miami Beach, Florida.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Gardner regularly attends watch parties, and Riggle, who lives in Los Angeles, tries to go to at least one game at Arrowhead Stadium a year in addition to seeing his Chiefs visit the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
31 May 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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In that loss, USC stranded 13 runners, struck out 12 times and left men in scoring position in each of the first seven innings.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The party at Chandler Stadium quickly turned sour, the fun times suppressed by the possibility of a special Georgia Tech season ending in the NCAA regionals again.—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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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
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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
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 2 Jun. 2026.
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