date

Definition of datenext
1
as in appointment
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 duration
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress the embarrassingly short date of most of his romances

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Recent Examples of date Familiar Machines & Magic has not announced a price or release date yet. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026 In addition to the synopsis and release date, Paramount+ released a bevy of new photos that tease what’s to come this season. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026 No further court dates are set for the case. Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026 Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for date
Recent Examples of Synonyms for date
Noun
  • Michael Gregory does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
    Michael Gregory, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
  • Too many women experience a lack of transportation and childcare, insufficient language assistance, financial insecurity, inflexible appointment availability, separation of physical and behavioral health services, and lack of post-delivery follow-up.
    Mary C. Mayhew, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Consistent with remarks from her fellow central bankers, Bowman noted that the policy reaction depends on the duration of the conflict with Iran.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 29 May 2026
  • Every foot off target is a point added to the score, and every second outside the duration target is multiplied by four and added to the score.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • The baseball pitch simulator that his young ones tried Monday afternoon came at the right time for them.
    Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 9 June 2026
  • But the three-time NFL defensive player of the year and future Hall of Famer remains a hot topic, and Rams players are aware of the buzz.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Cove Kaz's investment is predicated on a belief that Kazakhstan's tungsten reserves will have a lifespan that outlasts many political cycles.
    Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 June 2026
  • Proper maintenance extends the lifespan of your system and keeps it working efficiently.
    Kat Tretina, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026

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“Date.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/date. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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