date
noun
a particular month, day, and year at which some event happened or will happen.
dates
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present tense formof date (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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A common destination is a Facebook page that catalogs local mug shots with names, ages, arrest dates and charges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
He praised Damascus's "courageous decision" to report the undisclosed site, which dates back to the rule of al-Assad.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Bureau staffers caught problems mid-transfer, from inaccurate due dates to botched repayment schedules, and directed the companies to fix them.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026
He postponed several tour dates, saying he was “heartbroken to postpone these two shows and cannot wait to be back performing for his fans.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
I hear their happy chatter as they quiz each other on historical facts and dates.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
