as in romance
the series of social engagements shared by a couple looking to get married
their dating had been going on for so long that she was starting to wonder if she'd ever take that trip down the aisle
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as in accompanying
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 courting
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 dating
John Russell, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Justin and the other girl, Lucy, have apparently been dating for years.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
As Venus stations direct in Pisces, the love planet brings a surge of passion to your fifth house of love, creativity and self-expression, artistically or in terms of your dating life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The pair had been dating since 2018, but Sweeney notoriously kept their relationship private over the years.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Still, the president appears happy that his son's ex-wife is now dating Woods.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Soon, couples shift from dating to coexisting, prioritizing managing the household over nurturing their romantic connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Our colleague Bo Li at the University of Wollongong used optical luminescence dating methods on the layers of earth that contained the artifacts.
—Ben Marwick, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
On its surface, Boy Meets Boy seemed like a simple Bachelor-type dating show for gay men, as one James Getzlaff eliminated eligible suitors along the way to finding his true love.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
Chase reportedly began dating musician Ingrid Michaelson in 2015.
—John Russell, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Justin and the other girl, Lucy, have apparently been dating for years.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
As Venus stations direct in Pisces, the love planet brings a surge of passion to your fifth house of love, creativity and self-expression, artistically or in terms of your dating life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The pair had been dating since 2018, but Sweeney notoriously kept their relationship private over the years.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Still, the president appears happy that his son's ex-wife is now dating Woods.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Soon, couples shift from dating to coexisting, prioritizing managing the household over nurturing their romantic connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Our colleague Bo Li at the University of Wollongong used optical luminescence dating methods on the layers of earth that contained the artifacts.
—Ben Marwick, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
On its surface, Boy Meets Boy seemed like a simple Bachelor-type dating show for gay men, as one James Getzlaff eliminated eligible suitors along the way to finding his true love.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dating
Noun
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Will Belly choose to keep her romance with Jeremiah going, or will Conrad find his way back to her heart — perhaps where he’s been all along?—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Bathed in a pink-pop glow, its pastiche of romance and horror collide in a viciously mischievous parable of technology and control that speaks to these most anxious times.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Kim Kardashian Kim Kardashian is not mentioned in the lawsuit, but an accompanying exhibit mentions her.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The accompanying comments include discussion of retaliatory tariffs, inelastic markets and, well, price-earnings ratios.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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So did the norms of courtship—the moral status of promises, oaths, and kisses, for instance, or how to value the love of a good man versus the money of a worse one.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Her jaded, matter-of-fact assessment of courtship is a breath of fresh air for a genre where women are so often swayed by flowers and romantic dinners.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Those attending the April 25 event can pick up yard signs, window clings and bumper stickers with the 988 number, according to the press release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Born and raised in England, Ramsey developed a love for acting early on, entering a drama group at 3 and then attending performing arts school.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Dating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dating. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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