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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
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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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Her appointment was announced in September 2024 and her debut collection was shown in March 2025.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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The contestants got to meet with their family members in person during Episode 34, and Chelley and Ace were sent home after sharing an intimate dinner.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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As Southeast Asian foreign ministers met in Kuala Lumpur on July 10-11, U.S tariff issues hovered over them like a menace.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
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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
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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
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The early childhood development nonprofit was notified that incoming grants would be awarded this summer, but the exact date was unknown, CEO and President Kara Waddell said in a statement in May.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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In April, 2,000 delegates converged for a multi-day Global AI Summit for Africa, which could be a turning point for Africa’s AI future.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The deluge resulted from heavy rainfall when storms converged with the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry.—
Laura Doan,
CBS News,
10 July 2025
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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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As the Tuesday, July 8, episode slowly came to a close, the group of 12 islanders received a text to gather around the fire pit to learn who America had saved.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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The Fit Bounce Pro II arrives fully assembled, folds up easily for storage, and comes with a detachable handlebar for added stability.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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More than a hundred drones were smuggled into Russia in pieces and assembled there.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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“Rendezvous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rendezvous. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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