Synonyms

dating

British

/ ˈdeɪtɪŋ /

noun

any of several techniques, such as radioactive dating, dendrochronology, or varve dating, for establishing the age of rocks, palaeontological or archaeological specimens, etc

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I adjusted my dating profile because I was apparently coming off as depressed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Microsoft’s position in the artificial-intelligence race is deeply intertwined with OpenAI, thanks to a $13 billion bet dating back to 2019 that has established the tech giant as OpenAI’s primary cloud partner.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Back in the US, tips are vital for American waiting staff because of federal minimal wage laws dating back to 1938 that set a lower level for workers who receive tips.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

In the first gallery are the largest drawings and the oldest, that of Strasbourg Cathedral dating from the mid-13th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

I started dating a football player who was smart and spontaneous, who liked to have fun.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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