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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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date

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verb

1
as in to accompany
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 to attend
to go on dates that may eventually lead to marriage we dated for two years before we got engaged

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of date
Noun
In practice, that means AI is running the numbers, populating forms, surfacing options, and even suggesting installation dates. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 July 2026 The claim page says all claim forms must be submitted online or received by the settlement administrator no later than that date. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Verb
The confirmation that Batula and Wilson were dating shook the Bravoverse to its core, as that relationship broke some other long-standing friendships. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 June 2026 The pair sparked dating rumors in September 2017 after stepping out together to the Grammy Museum's annual gala. Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for date
Recent Examples of Synonyms for date
Noun
  • At a hearing on June 24 observed by The Times, 14 immigrants didn’t make their appointment, and were ordered removable by the end of the day.
    Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • This includes logistical stressors, from school and daycare pick-up and drop-off, doctors’ appointments, sick kids and elder care, to things like pregnancy accommodations, pumping and menopause.
    Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Some forms of beauty can only emerge through imperfection, repair, and duration.
    Emmanuel Olunkwa, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
  • But for employers thinking strategically, the math tends to favor duration and age.
    Byron V. Garrett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The Munizes included the same statement in a new post that instead was accompanied by a photo of the family of three.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The oversized Route 66 sign accompanying the treat is perfect for a selfie background, and the statue is located next to the Rich & Creamy Ice Cream Shop.
    Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Charlie Kirk’s parents and his widow, Erika Kirk, are expected to attend as weeklong preliminary hearing begins July 6.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Kirk’s parents and his widow, Erika Kirk, will attend this week’s hearing, a source familiar with the situation told CNN.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • TransAstra, based in Los Angeles, has proposed capturing a near-Earth asteroid and moving it into a stable orbit for processing, potentially with a rendezvous in 2028 or 2029 if funded.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • This little pitstop happened on Lucy's way to a rendezvous with the Trojan asteroids that shadow Jupiter around the sun.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • While wedding vows typically last about one to three minutes per person, Swift and Kelce took their time celebrating one another on their big day.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • The extraordinary strait lockdown could make this time different.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • This is a lovely period to try to court attention, step into the spotlight, and pitch ideas to people who are above you, who could snap their fingers and open doors to your next great victory.
    Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Walmart The superstore stock has plenty of runway as Walmart 's efforts to court more affluent consumers begin to pay off, according to Bank of America.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Because of that, these hands suffer from high production costs, poor durability against impacts, short operational lifespans, and there are no existing solutions that engineers can readily draw upon, Wang added.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • Beyond your yard's appearance, a worn line can also reduce the efficiency and lifespan of your weed whacker by forcing the tool to work harder.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026

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“Date.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/date. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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