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
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
Stay flexible with travel dates and destinations Expedia Group travel expert Melanie Fish told ABC News that flexibility remains key to saving this summer.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Curate favorite photos from different years, add simple captions or dates and keep the design clean and modern.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Staff has offered bargaining dates this weekend and also proposed mediation with California’s State Mediation and Conciliation Service.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
According to Cornejo, Rios and his mother missed court dates because of that move.
—Emily McLeod, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Curate favorite photos from different years, add simple captions or dates and keep the design clean and modern.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
These dates, of course, have come and gone.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Last week the Financial Times reported that hotels in some host cities are cutting prices for dates during the tournament because bookings haven’t been nearly as high as expected.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The San Marcos Festival dates back to the 16th century and includes a traditional running of the bulls through the town's streets along with feats and music, per the local authorities.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Although its history dates to 1962, the 53,000-square-foot building by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Thom Mayne opened in 2022.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The Secret Service Presidential protection mission dates back to 1901; it was formalized after the assassination of President William McKinley.
—Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The electronic monitoring arrangement dates back to December 2025, when a bench trial had been scheduled for the case but continued by agreement, court records show.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The report also found that 35% of taxpayers were not notified of their appeal hearing dates sufficiently in advance.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
As the construction site lies between the city hall, which dates back to the Middle Ages, and the town’s medieval defenses, archaeologists expected to uncover historical relics.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The tradition, known as Tbourida, dates to the 16th century but women could not participate until a ruling in 2004.
—Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
The author maintained that the core of the tale is authentic despite fictionalizing names and dates.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
Stay flexible with travel dates and destinations Expedia Group travel expert Melanie Fish told ABC News that flexibility remains key to saving this summer.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Curate favorite photos from different years, add simple captions or dates and keep the design clean and modern.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Staff has offered bargaining dates this weekend and also proposed mediation with California’s State Mediation and Conciliation Service.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
According to Cornejo, Rios and his mother missed court dates because of that move.
—Emily McLeod, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Curate favorite photos from different years, add simple captions or dates and keep the design clean and modern.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
These dates, of course, have come and gone.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Last week the Financial Times reported that hotels in some host cities are cutting prices for dates during the tournament because bookings haven’t been nearly as high as expected.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
One of the most enduring royal handbag traditions dates back to Queen Elizabeth II, who reportedly used her purse as a discreet way to signal staff during public engagements.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The San Marcos Festival dates back to the 16th century and includes a traditional running of the bulls through the town's streets along with feats and music, per the local authorities.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Although its history dates to 1962, the 53,000-square-foot building by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Thom Mayne opened in 2022.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The Secret Service Presidential protection mission dates back to 1901; it was formalized after the assassination of President William McKinley.
—Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The electronic monitoring arrangement dates back to December 2025, when a bench trial had been scheduled for the case but continued by agreement, court records show.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The report also found that 35% of taxpayers were not notified of their appeal hearing dates sufficiently in advance.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
As the construction site lies between the city hall, which dates back to the Middle Ages, and the town’s medieval defenses, archaeologists expected to uncover historical relics.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The tradition, known as Tbourida, dates to the 16th century but women could not participate until a ruling in 2004.
—Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dates
Noun
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Though this rendezvous occurred before the pair were spotted together in Rome, tabloids did not report the outing until afterwards.—
Hannah Madlener,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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While that risk of impact has been confidently ruled out, the date of its future rendezvous with our planet on Friday the 13th is likely no salve to those who are superstitious.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These particles were then fed into the trap and held for durations ranging from milliseconds to several seconds before being released and detected.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Many are being proposed for longer durations, sometimes 30 or even 40 years.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Diplomacy and the pragmatic duplicity that sometimes accompanies it are ingrained at every level of Iran’s political class.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Even in the fallout of this argument, Margo accompanies Jinx to the fan expo.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Missy, who attends Spot’s Place five days a week, was not scheduled that Monday because of a vet appointment.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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Missy, who attends Spot’s Place in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Monday through Friday, dug her way out of her backyard and traveled to the daycare on her own after she wasn’t scheduled that day.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The healthtech marketplace has capitalized on consumers’ interest to own their data, come to doctor’s appointments armed with information, and track their progress in real time.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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She has been capped five times at international level since her senior debut against Spain in June 2025, and says a World Cup place remains her ambition.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Mets have scored one run or none 10 times, including five shutouts.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.
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