assignations

plural of assignation
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 Men who trick their wives into outside romantic assignations ultimately need to be taught a lesson, and Diego de la Vega is no exception. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026 At a lawn party devoted to the game of cornhole, Clark flirts with Floyd’s wife and the two soon begin an affair, meeting for afternoon assignations at the local Quality Garden Suites. Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026 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. 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
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Noun
  • Robb declined to comment beyond confirming his scope and dates of work for the mayor and Lineage.
    Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Check travel details, course dates, or larger plans carefully, because small switches can save real effort.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • Based on current trends, Swift will fall below an altitude of 300 kilometers (186 miles) in October, when its orbit will be too low for Link to have a decent shot at completing the rendezvous due to increasing atmospheric drag.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
  • During their trip to England in May, Swift and Kelce reportedly met up with Kate and William for a secret rendezvous in London, according to People.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Since January 2025, people have been arrested at building while showing up for routine hearings at court, check-ins for green card appointments and to report a change of address.
    Mathew Miranda July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • The family — Wilber’s mom, two older brothers and younger sister — had since grown accustomed to regular appointments with ICE as part of their application.
    Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

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“Assignations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assignations. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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