as in dates
an agreement to be present at a specified time and place
a midnight assignation between adulterers at a downtown hotel
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Recent Examples of assignations
In preparation for her assignations with Pat at locations in the city agreeable to him, Isabel pays careful attention to her personal style and dress.
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Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 Feb. 2026
Their assignations bump along methodically, PowerPoint-style.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
The assignations are alleged to have taken place on the job and in the building where all were assigned to provide security.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 Feb. 2026
Their assignations bump along methodically, PowerPoint-style.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
The assignations are alleged to have taken place on the job and in the building where all were assigned to provide security.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assignations
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With a new album on the way and international tour dates lined up, Grohl’s comments offer the clearest explanation yet of the band’s decision to make another lineup change.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
22 Feb. 2026
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The theater and dates will be made known in good time.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
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Clearly, little time has passed since season two’s secret rendezvous between Alicent and Rhaenyra, as the teaser opens with Rhaenyra telling her Team Black council about it.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
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If ambiance is as alluring as the food for your romantic rendezvous, this high-style seafood spot in downtown Milwaukee is for you.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The appointments from the Indianapolis and Marion County Bar associations, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and Defense Trial Counsel were removed.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
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The appointments were voted on as a part of the Aurora City Council meeting’s consent agenda, which is typically reserved for routine or non-controversial items that are all approved with a single vote.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Assignations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assignations. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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