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as in haunt
a place for spending time or for socializing
the arcade was the rendezvous of choice for most of the teenagers in town
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as in appointment
an agreement to be present at a specified time and place
I have a rendezvous with him at lunchtime
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as in to meet
to come together into one body or place
we'll rendezvous at the entrance to the park at 6:00 p.m.
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Recent Examples of rendezvous
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
In Tia Williams’s New York Times bestseller (and Reese Witherspoon’s book club pick), an erotica author reconnects with her first love (and longtime heartbreak) decades after their high school rendezvous.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 May 2025
EW.com, 11 May 2025
Hera Chris Philpot This European Space Agency mission will rendezvous with the Didymos–Dimorphos asteroid system and study the aftereffects of NASA’s DART impact close up.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 June 2025
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Noun
Soon, the booming fur trade was the main economy of New France, with Mackinac Island serving as a summer rendezvous point for explorers and traders; Jesuit missionaries also briefly established a French mission on the island.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
In Tia Williams’s New York Times bestseller (and Reese Witherspoon’s book club pick), an erotica author reconnects with her first love (and longtime heartbreak) decades after their high school rendezvous.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 May 2025
Verb
Jan can't leave the Harrigan's Cotswolds' estate, but agrees to rendezvous with her at a nearby pub.
—EW.com, 11 May 2025
Hera Chris Philpot This European Space Agency mission will rendezvous with the Didymos–Dimorphos asteroid system and study the aftereffects of NASA’s DART impact close up.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rendezvous
Noun
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December saw a number of closings, which included restaurants, bars, breweries, and even coffee shops, many of which had been around for years, like a haunt that closed after nearly three decades.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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Hartford Courant Last July, after Tiger Woods declined, Bradley, 39, became Captain America, leader of the U.S. team for the Ryder Cup which, like the Travelers, will be played this year near his earliest golf haunts, his alma mater.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Recent Results and Performances Ecuador changed coaches at the start of the year with the appointment of Eduardo Moscoso, who is vastly experienced in their youth setup but is now in his first senior international coaching role.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Kateb’s appointment comes amid Skylar’s total reinvention.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Deeper collaboration between military planners, drone manufacturers and battery developers to ensure new technologies meet operational needs.—
Siyu Huang,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The project sits near Hialeah, where Florida’s Turnpike meets Interstate 75.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Marine Street Beach, which has low visibility from the street, often has been used as a hangout by local youths, with some of the gatherings involving alcohol or ending in fights.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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But because the parking structure’s panoramic top floor had long served as a public hangout, the new building maintains the tradition, offering even better 360 degree views over the skyline, as well as drinks, bites and music.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Taylor knows the exact date of their first date: June 30, 2014.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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More manicure inspo: Now, watch Madelyn Cline's cover shoot: Follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Photograph Of The Year Winners Anti crepuscular rays at Cono de Arita in La Puna, Argentina create an atmospheric optical phenomenon that appears as beams of light converging towards a point opposite the sun in the sky.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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That number is expected to surge this summer — as mass gatherings, major events, and global headlines all converge.—
Jessica Tisch,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
Verb
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In New York, Tyler, the Creator gathered with a group of young artists for a raw, roundtable discussion about the highs and lows of life in the creative lane.—
Bryanna Symone,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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The ring itself is sleek, lightweight, and powered by internal sensors that seamlessly gather data from your finger throughout the day and night.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Gingrich called on members to assemble in the well of the House of Representatives in an executive session.—
Time,
Time,
1 July 2025
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This starts with senior leaders establishing a cohesive business-technology plan, and assembling the right team to manage the changes.—
Wolfgang Sixl,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Rendezvous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rendezvous. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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