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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Example Sentences

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When asked about why there still appears to be a stigma attached to using dating shows as a career launchpad, she says "there will always be a snobbery around reality TV, especially dating shows".

From BBC

When she begins dating the owner of a local pet shop, Iona immediately falls in step with her yuppie new beau.

From Salon

“Now everybody’s going to want to know, ‘Ooh, ooh, who’s Miss Piggy dating?

From Salon

It also features links to his social media and dating profiles.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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