as in rendezvous
an agreement to be present at a specified time and place
both lovers had to hurry to keep their noontime tryst in the park
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Recent Examples of tryst
It’s later revealed that their tryst was such a disastrous mistake that Meredith burst into tears mid-coitus.
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John Russell, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Jaclyn’s secret tryst was discovered right away: Kate spotted Valentin leaving her room in the morning and then went and blabbed to Laurie, who was (understandably) upset.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 23 Mar. 2025
Xavier is headed out of the silo Xavier was always going to leave the silo to try to find his wife, despite a brief tryst with Sinatra's therapist, Dr. Gabriela Torabi (Sarah Shahi), that wound up being meaningless from both a plot and character perspective.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
While Vana insisted the trysts were consensual, her older sister saw abuse instead.
—Sara Coello, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
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John Russell, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Jaclyn’s secret tryst was discovered right away: Kate spotted Valentin leaving her room in the morning and then went and blabbed to Laurie, who was (understandably) upset.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 23 Mar. 2025
Xavier is headed out of the silo Xavier was always going to leave the silo to try to find his wife, despite a brief tryst with Sinatra's therapist, Dr. Gabriela Torabi (Sarah Shahi), that wound up being meaningless from both a plot and character perspective.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
While Vana insisted the trysts were consensual, her older sister saw abuse instead.
—Sara Coello, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tryst
Noun
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Already Baltic governments have encouraged their citizens to stock enough food in their home to weather an emergency, and to have plans for rendezvous outside the capitals.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
7 May 2025
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On May 2, Venus will collide with dreamy Neptune, adding a layer of idealism and passion to romantic experiences Comments Get ready for a cosmic rendezvous!—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Be ready to ask questions: Your appointment is an appropriate time to ask any questions about your health, symptom triggers, treatments, and more.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman,
Health,
10 May 2025
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In 2023, Beijing installed another bishop to lead the Diocese of Shanghai without consulting the Vatican, though Francis later recognized the appointment.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Noun
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On an unspecified date during the investigation, a juvenile was found in possession of a .357 revolver and about two grams of crack cocaine, Boothroyd said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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Starting on May 1, Typhoon Lagoon opened, and will remain open through fall (closing date not yet announced).—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
12 May 2025
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“Tryst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tryst. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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