Synonyms of dating

dating 1 of 2

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• romance
• courtship
• courting
• suit
• affair
• lovemaking
• engagement
• wooing
• love affair
• betrothal

dating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of date

1

as in accompanying

to go on a social engagement with

I don't want to date him—I'd rather just be friends

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accompanying
• going out (with)
• taking out
• escorting
• seeing
• courting
• wooing

2

as in courting

to go on dates that may eventually lead to marriage

we dated for two years before we got engaged

Synonyms & Similar Words

• courting
• attending
• romancing
• making love
• keeping company
• going steady
• wooing
• escorting
• seeing
• sparking
• gallanting
• going out
• taking out
• stepping out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dating

Noun

Groucutt notes a significant issue in paleoethology relates to the dating of sites, as the techniques used can yield vastly different results. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026

There are some lingering elements of conservatism in eharmony, particularly its questions about faith and politics, but at least the app allows same-sex dating. —Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026

Crow and her colleagues used radiometric dating and chemical analysis on NWA 12593 to successfully identify evidence of three major impact events in the moon’s past. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 June 2026

However, The Kardashians star and the global sports phenomenon sparked significant dating buzz back in 2012, even prompting ESPN reporter Rachel Nichols to ask Lin about a potential romantic connection point-blank. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 June 2026

Dostal said radiocarbon dating of the wooden stoppers placed them roughly in the late 1700s. —CBS News, 4 June 2026

Franklyn and Cooper cofounded their podcast Call Her Daddy in 2018, which quickly became an internet sensation for its honest and humorous conversations about female sexuality and dating. —Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026

After one year of dating, the couple announced their engagement in April 2001. —Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026

And that means modern dating is taking a hit. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 May 2026

Verb

LeBron and Savannah James first began dating in high school. —Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026

By every indication, the Bucks have been open for business with the Heat for months, dating to February’s NBA trade deadline. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2026

The couple began dating in 2020 and made their relationship Instagram official that September. —Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026

Real quick Rex Heuermann was sentenced to multiple life sentences in prison for the murders of eight women dating back to 1993 whose remains were found at Gilgo Beach on Long Island. —Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 17 June 2026

Cusack's appearance at the London premiere of the film in May marked her first time walking the red carpet in 11 years, with her last carpet appearance dating back to September 2015. —Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026

Using what are known as argon-argon dating techniques, the researchers determined that these minerals formed over a surprisingly long period, spanning from the time of the impact 66 million years ago until roughly 58 million years ago. —Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 10 June 2026

Swift and Abigail have been friends for more than a decade, dating back to their high school days in the mid-2000s. —Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 10 June 2026

After getting two hits in Wednesday’s game, Lee is currently in the midst of an 18-game hitting streak, dating back to May 14, with many multi-hit explosions along the way. —Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026