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a duty that is given to a person; a post to which someone is appointed
A destination as department chair was her reward for years of dedicated service.
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Recent Examples of destination
Calves are generally easier to roll out when stretched out on the floor, so try to do so at your destination.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
Rebuilding as an 'origin and destination' terminal Chief among Krauter's priorities is the airport’s in-progress $575 million Elevate CVG project.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 18 July 2025
Saugatuck is popular west Michigan town This city along the Lake Michigan coast in southwest Michigan is a top summer tourist destination, with attractions including a quaint downtown, lakefront sandy beaches and an array of art galleries and installations.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 July 2025
Known as the American Alps, the Cascades is a popular tourist destination and offers many activities for outdoor enthusiasts like hiking and camping.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
Rebuilding as an 'origin and destination' terminal Chief among Krauter's priorities is the airport’s in-progress $575 million Elevate CVG project.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 18 July 2025
Saugatuck is popular west Michigan town This city along the Lake Michigan coast in southwest Michigan is a top summer tourist destination, with attractions including a quaint downtown, lakefront sandy beaches and an array of art galleries and installations.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 July 2025
Known as the American Alps, the Cascades is a popular tourist destination and offers many activities for outdoor enthusiasts like hiking and camping.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
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Data showed across seven Valley cities that there were 158 full-time employees with a park ranger job title.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Great companies create cultures where ideas matter more than job titles.—
JJ Rosen,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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The Lake County school district has 35 positions funded with that federal money, and the Osceola County school district could have lost $6 million.—
Collin Binkley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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The group fully acknowledges the privilege of being in the position to take an extended break.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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The city's choice to close fewer homeless camps in recent years differs from some communities that have banned public camping and a new Trump directive to remove people from the streets.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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The Falcon 9 is routinely the rocket of choice to launch NASA astronaut missions to the International Space Station and is the exclusive launch provider for Musk's Starlink satellite deliveries.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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As Tinos is also a beloved foodie destination and a farmer’s island, the hotel’s various food and beverage offerings nod to the timeless Cycladic specialities of the island– even down by the beach bar, which will serve a selection of local finger foods and fresh crudos.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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There are reasons to find joy in and be proud of the selection of Manny Machado, who will start at third base for the National League in Tuesday’s game, right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. and relievers Jason Adam and Robert Suarez.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Seehorn's turn on the show, as fellow lawyer Kim Wexler, earned her two Emmy nominations throughout its six-season run between 2015 and 2022.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Mangione was also a Grammy winner, taking home two of his 14 total nominations.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
24 July 2025
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Turkish voters punished him and his Justice and Development Party (AKP) in local elections last year.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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If the mayor and his bloc won’t act, voters will in the next election.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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As expected, DeChambeau has received the designation with great enthusiasm.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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In late June, Noem determined that Haiti no longer meets the conditions for its TPS designation and announced the end of the country's designation.—
Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald,
Arkansas Online,
20 July 2025
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Engelbert mentioned Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa as places that could have huge interest in the WNBA.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Fordwich noted that the fashion rule was originally put in place when the court was built in 1919 during King George V’s reign.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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