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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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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
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He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Grand Island in 1994 and served as vicar general and pastor of the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary before his 2021 appointment to Colorado Springs, according to the archdiocese.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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What looks at first like a cooking class, is actually a doctor's appointment designed to help children and families build real-life skills around food and health.—
Breana Pitts,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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New York — US stocks slid and the Dow closed in correction Friday as uncertainty about the duration of the war with Iran and nerves about energy inflation continued to weigh on markets.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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If those flights go well, NASA hopes to launch one, and possibly two, lunar landing missions in 2028 before beginning work to build a moon base near the lunar south pole for long-duration stays on the surface.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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There has been an apparent rise in reported fireball incidents accompanied by sonic booms, especially in the United States, according to statistics from the American Meteor Society and recent reports in March 2026.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Austrian government plans to accompany the ban with an effort to beef up schools' teaching of how to use media and deal with artificial intelligence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Most people will never attend a political rally in person, and most hang up when pollsters call.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the 2026-27 school year, Ellis and Abbott middle schools in Elgin will house those students who will attend Legacy the following year.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 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
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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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Elite resorts around the world are increasingly courting younger guests with surprisingly sophisticated wellness menus, some of them designed for children as young as 3.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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But Banksy has courted a public image centered around morality, justice and guerrilla tactics — he’s often likened to Robin Hood or Batman.—
Laurie Kellman,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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There's also the robot lifespan to consider; a March 12 SEC filing cited a four-year depreciation period for them.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Longer lifespans, less linear careers, a rising cost of living, and tighter government budgets are redefining what retirement security even means.—
Chris Mahoney,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Date.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/date. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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