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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
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
That means the maneuver will set up a later rendezvous with the moon that will allow Resilience to enter lunar orbit with a much smaller engine burn than required for a more traditional, direct four-day trip to the moon.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Ashley Strickland, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Those chances will become even tighter for Artemis III because that mission will require Orion to rendezvous with a version of SpaceX’s in-development Starship in orbit.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Love Hotel chronicles the encounter of a call girl and a married man with a debt to the yakuza who have a violent rendezvous in a cheap love hotel.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
That means the maneuver will set up a later rendezvous with the moon that will allow Resilience to enter lunar orbit with a much smaller engine burn than required for a more traditional, direct four-day trip to the moon.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
Fortunately, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft is expected to rendezvous with one of the dark comets, 1998 KY26, in 2031 as part of its extended mission, which could reveal more of the unique characteristics of these not-so-uncommon celestial objects, Taylor said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Those chances will become even tighter for Artemis III because that mission will require Orion to rendezvous with a version of SpaceX’s in-development Starship in orbit.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rendezvous
Noun
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David Hockney: An article in the Feb. 12 Entertainment section about the artist’s L.A. haunts said Gemini G.E.L. stands for Graphic Editions Ltd. and is on Santa Monica Boulevard.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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Related Articles In true Kors style, the spring images capture the joy of traveling the world in style as Waterhouse and Lerman stroll through the Old Town, splash around in Ibiza’s crystalline waters and discover locals-only haunts.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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Yet, following the appointment of new leadership in the U.S. Department of Transportation in early February, the Federal Highway Administration announced the temporary suspension of the NEVI program, pending a review of its policies.—
Elyse Apel | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
27 Feb. 2025
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Following the appointment of Halperin to co-editor-in-chief alongside Maer Roshan in November, Millman will helm an expansion of THR’s overall music coverage.—
THR Staff,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The school’s small class sizes allow for highly individualized attention, ensuring that each child’s unique learning style and academic needs are met.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, was scheduled to meet Feb. 26 through Feb. 28.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr.,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Shortly after the FaceTime footage hit the internet, fans had plenty to say about the athlete's unexpected virtual hangout.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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These sweet and spicy wings make a perfect appetizer for the big game or any home hangout, or whip them up for an unexpected and easy supper with one of our favorite Southern sides.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2025
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The 10 instruments being transported to the moon, which NASA said constitute the largest delivery to date under its Commercial Lunar Payload Services program or CLPS, will be put to use when the craft lands near a volcanic feature called Mons Latreille.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Washington's Birthday became known as Presidents Day in the late 1960s, when Congress tabled the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which sought to shift several federal holidays from specific dates to Mondays, to allow for extended weekends.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This week, the NFL world converges on Indianapolis for the scouting combine, where one of the most fascinating prospects in recent memory will re-enter the spotlight.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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The hallucinations then converge, with all three girls finding themselves in a high-school classroom with Lottie at the board.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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On Wednesday evening, a small group of parents, students and CTU organizers gathered outside Rufino Tamayo Elementary in Gage Park holding signs and plastic candles to protest the potential closing of the school.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Photo : Jason Wells/Golden Gate Creative The family is said to have gathered around the living room’s grand piano to sing tunes together.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The backpack had been left behind by a teen hiker who had to be rescued more than a month earlier after getting lost near the same location, according to Paul and the teenager who assembled the supplies.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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The development of offshore wind is vital to the Port of Long Beach, which plans to spend $4.7 billion to construct a 400-acre terminal called Tier Wind that will stage, store and assemble the massive wind turbines.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Rendezvous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rendezvous. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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