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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The victory extended Bayern's dominant record against Wolfsburg, with 21 wins at two draws in their past 23 games in all competitions dating back to 2015, and was the Wolves' worst defeat in league history.

From Barron's

"My game plan? To look as cute as possible and get a picture to use on my dating profile," the 32-year-old told AFP as he entered the busy train, known as the Tube.

From Barron's

In May, Sombr posted a clip of that line from Undressed with the caption: "Genuine question: How do I re-enter the dating scene after writing this song?"

From BBC

But the film itself is far from your average rom-com, more interested in the mechanics and machinations of modern dating than its lovable foibles.

From Salon

They are said to have met while she was living in Chelsea and working on her art, and they wed after dating for seven years.

From BBC

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