as in romance
the series of social engagements shared by a couple looking to get married
their dating had been going on for so long that she was starting to wonder if she'd ever take that trip down the aisle
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as in accompanying
to go on a social engagement with
I don't want to date him—I'd rather just be friends
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as in courting
to go on dates that may eventually lead to marriage
we dated for two years before we got engaged
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Recent Examples of dating
Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Part of her dating Timothée is in hopes of moving on from Travis, but that hasn’t happened yet.
—Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
In fact, two reality dating television shows—Love Island USA and The Golden Bachelorette—made our list of best shows for the year.
—Monique Wilson, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
The couple first began dating several years ago and made their relationship social media-official in 2020.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The fighter is reportedly dating the Brooklyn rapper, with Remy putting the couple on blast by posting their private texts messages — including Shields phone number — on social media.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Loading your audio article GAINESVILLE — Florida and Tulane are SEC original members dating to 1933 but have drifted far apart over the years.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
Since then, Swift has been dating Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, 35, after appearing at his football game in September 2023.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Days later, reports swirled that Grande had begun dating Ethan Slater, her Tony-winning Wicked co-star.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
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The stars first sparked dating rumors in April 2023, when TMZ released photos of Jenner’s Range Rover parked in the actor’s driveway.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Part of her dating Timothée is in hopes of moving on from Travis, but that hasn’t happened yet.
—Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
In fact, two reality dating television shows—Love Island USA and The Golden Bachelorette—made our list of best shows for the year.
—Monique Wilson, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
The couple first began dating several years ago and made their relationship social media-official in 2020.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The fighter is reportedly dating the Brooklyn rapper, with Remy putting the couple on blast by posting their private texts messages — including Shields phone number — on social media.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Loading your audio article GAINESVILLE — Florida and Tulane are SEC original members dating to 1933 but have drifted far apart over the years.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
Since then, Swift has been dating Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, 35, after appearing at his football game in September 2023.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Days later, reports swirled that Grande had begun dating Ethan Slater, her Tony-winning Wicked co-star.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dating
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Meanwhile Shen welcomes a humbling aspect of this research romance with brochosomes.Ivan Amato, Scientific American, 2 Jan. 2025
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Faulkner's chronicle of the dissolution of a genteel Southern family has already been adapted into two films, as has Hemingway's WWI romance.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Sunday’s incident with Moore also is the second time that Jenner has been involved in an awkward viral moment while accompanying her boyfriend Chalamet to the Golden Globes.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
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The sword might have been a gift from a royal, Sayer adds, and it may have been used for generations—signifying social status—before accompanying its last owner to the grave.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Meghan, 43, ditched her personal Instagram account amid her courtship with Prince Harry, 40, but the pair returned to IG after they wed with @sussexroyal, a joint account run by Buckingham Palace officials.Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
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Following a brief courtship, the Uptown Girls actress quietly married the British filmmaker in 2007 at their Hollywood Hills home.Alex Gurley, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Robles and his mom Judy Robles were attending, too.Katcy Stephan, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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Depa wound up attending Matanzas High School for his classes.Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Dating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dating. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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