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release date

American  

noun

Journalism.
  • release dates
    plural
  1. the time, as the day, part of the day, and sometimes the hour, on or at which release copy may be published or broadcast.

  2. the printed notation of this time on a press release or other advance.


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Etymology

Origin of release date

First recorded in 1905–10

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Top of mind for investors will be the release date of Meta’s next new model, dubbed “Watermelon.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 22, 2026

The full state parole board affirmed that decision, giving Wade the earliest possible release date of December 2028.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

He did not indicate a release date, or say if the game would be exclusive to the Xbox console.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

Some famously came up with an elaborate theory, external suggesting an image of the moon included in a promotional post for GTA Online held clues to the release date of GTA 6's first trailer.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

But Pong didn’t care about the girls’ release date.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

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