dates back

A form of date back — To have begun at a particular time; for there to be records of something extending to a time in history.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of date back
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“dates back.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dates%20back. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dates back,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dates%20back.

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