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 did start dating a guy who was a narcissist, and my world shifted a bit, which temporarily turned my priorities upside down.

From MarketWatch

I would’ve preferred the gentleman at the speed dating event had likened my efforts to, at least, Morticia, a grown woman.

From Los Angeles Times

And the dating app Tinder is testing the ID in Japan to verify that users are human—and really the age they say they are.

From The Wall Street Journal

Using radiocarbon dating along with genetic and protein testing, the team confirmed that the Late Bronze Age specimens are the oldest goat remains yet identified in Ireland.

From Science Daily

She recalled once years ago dating someone who had a skeptical and practical view of the world.

From Los Angeles Times

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