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# laterDate(_:)

Returns the later of the receiver and another given date.

```
func laterDate(_ anotherDate: Date) -> Date
```

## Parameters

`anotherDate`

The date with which to compare the receiver.

## Return Value

The later of the receiver and `anotherDate`, determined using [`timeIntervalSince(_:)`](/documentation/Foundation/NSDate/timeIntervalSince(_:)). If the receiver and `anotherDate` represent the same date, returns the receiver.

## See Also

  <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/ObjectiveC/NSObjectProtocol/isEqual(_:)>


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