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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
Big Think, 6 Apr. 2026
This bleakness makes for numerous memorably tense sequences, including a blackout, a bus ride, a rendezvous at an aquarium, and, bizarrely, a screening of an early Disney cartoon.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Then, next year, NASA plans for astronauts to rendezvous and dock in low-Earth orbit with new moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin to test critical systems and verify operating procedures.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Noun
April 1st’s successful launch set up a rendezvous with the Moon.
—Big Think, 6 Apr. 2026
This bleakness makes for numerous memorably tense sequences, including a blackout, a bus ride, a rendezvous at an aquarium, and, bizarrely, a screening of an early Disney cartoon.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
The purpose of our mountain drive this morning is to rendezvous with Fitz and the rest of the Caldwell clan and take advantage of the virgin powder now piling up around California’s Carson Pass.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Then, next year, NASA plans for astronauts to rendezvous and dock in low-Earth orbit with new moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin to test critical systems and verify operating procedures.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rendezvous
Noun
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As North Texas sees an explosion in suburban growth, the birds could be flying back to old haunts and finding sprawling neighborhoods instead of wetlands.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately, our Food team, led by senior editor Danielle Dorsey, has some amazing recommendations for new favorites and old haunts that will fill your stomach and lift your spirits.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sacking him is an embarrassment for all concerned, but 106 days after his appointment, Chelsea’s executives felt a change was needed to give the club the best possible chance of achieving their remaining aims for the season.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The appointment, however, has been widely hailed across the soccer world as a major success.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Chelsea and City will meet in the FA Cup final after a beast of a hit from Nico Gonzalez (above) saw City through their semi against Southampton on Saturday.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers will meet in a special session beginning May 12, so there is still time to correct course.—
Susan Carr,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) and other community partners are working to enforce a non-traditional curfew through the summer, targeting popular hangout spots.—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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An elevated breakfast spot known for its upscale takes on decadent comfort food, the two-year-old hangout has a menu loaded with Grand Marnier pancakes, brioche eggs Benedict and more.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are dolled up for date night at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony in Santa Monica, California, on April 18.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Billy Strings has been forced to postpone immediately upcoming tour dates after breaking his leg, mid-show, during a gig Saturday night in Charlottesville, Va.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Location data from these two planes show their flight paths converging after one pilot decided to abort landing and circle around to try again.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The three firefighters converged at Morrison’s truck to discuss the plan.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Relatives of Amal Khalil, a Lebanese journalist who officials and her employer say was killed by an Israeli airstrike yesterday, gathered in Baysariyeh in southern Lebanon this morning to mourn her loss ahead of funeral processions.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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The energy was high in Vancouver last night as thousands of bartenders, industry insiders, and cocktail enthusiasts gathered for the unveiling of the 2026 edition of North America’s 50 Best Bars.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And nearly every component was conceived, machined, and assembled by Hazan himself.—
Eric Hendrikx,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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Threads that endure A traditional backstrap loom is made up of cords, threads and wooden rods assembled into a portable frame.—
María Teresa Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Rendezvous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rendezvous. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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