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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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Recent Examples of date
Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
The red mesh sack, of the kind typically used to store oranges or onions, is stamped with her name, immigration number and date of deportation.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Neighborhood resistance to rental or subsidized housing on the Bryant site dates to at least 2011, when residents first raised concerns about density, turnover and property values during a community reuse meeting.
—Thomas White, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Nebius shares year-to-date.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
The red mesh sack, of the kind typically used to store oranges or onions, is stamped with her name, immigration number and date of deportation.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
The dating show that sets out to prove whether age is really just a number has been renewed for a second season on the streamer.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Neighborhood resistance to rental or subsidized housing on the Bryant site dates to at least 2011, when residents first raised concerns about density, turnover and property values during a community reuse meeting.
—Thomas White, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for date
Noun
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His appointment must be ratified by the Senate.—
María Verza,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Alfonso Carmona, the second-in-command of Chicago Public Schools, is stepping down Friday as acting chief education officer — less than a week after the appointment of CPS CEO Macquline King and amid calls for greater Latino representation in her cabinet.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The escalating conflict in the Middle East wasn’t expected to affect March’s employment numbers; however, economists caution that the health of the US labor market and broader economy hinge on the scope and duration of the war.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Spacecraft interiors, mission protocols and the psychological challenges of long-duration isolation were grounded in actual engineering and psychological research.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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And those who know Gilbert & Sullivan’s repertoire will be thrilled with the accompanying concert of G&S favorites.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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An isolated severe storm is possible with pea to half dollar sized hail accompanied by strong downburst winds.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Parents said the historical significance of the moment made attending the watch party a must.—
Samantha Chaney,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The school is run by the nonprofit group Shining Hope for Communities and many students attend through grants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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There’s a class divide between them — though Lola has endured trauma Bebo hasn’t experienced — and once the stormy appeal of their rendezvous is replaced by harsh reality, the frailty of their connection becomes evident.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2026
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Military intelligence services managed to track down Osguera after finding out about his rendezvous, authorities said after the operation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In January 2023, McCarthy again moved to block Swalwell's reappointment to the Intelligence Committee after Republicans reclaimed the House majority, this time succeeding.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Barber The national average retail price of a gallon of gasoline surpassed $4 for the first time in more than three years, as the Iran war continues to drive oil costs up and raise prices at the pump.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Franks had already been courting Willie Mays as the team’s potential manager, according to Vaccaro.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Chinese operative at issue is Christine Fang, also known as Fang Fang, who reportedly courted Swalwell and other California politicians in the United States from 2011 to 2015.—
Perry Stein The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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Solid-state breakthrough Solid-state batteries replace liquid or gel electrolytes with solid materials, improving safety, energy density, and lifespan.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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Whether your mattress is brand new or nearing the end of its lifespan, investing in a mattress pad is a wise and cost effective way to protect and extend the life of your mattress.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Date.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/date. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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