Definition of visitationnext
as in visit
a coming to see another briefly for social or business reasons the pastor and curate could hardly express how honored they were to receive this visitation from the bishop

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Recent Examples of visitation The critical architecture of the creature is unmarred by the passage of time; its return offers a visitation with a world older than the observer. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026 Annemarie Wiley now has sole custody of the children and her husband was given no visitation time. Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 The festival runs July 2 through July 12 and comes after a difficult winter season that saw lower visitation due to poor snow conditions. Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 23 June 2026 After all, the refuge is open to public visitation for only a few days per week and for only a few months of the year. Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for visitation
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visit
Noun
  • Staff visit mothers in the hospital, bring small gifts to celebrate their new babies, conduct developmental screenings and connect families with evaluations or services when needed.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • After a brief examination, Quinn recommended treatment with hand sanitizer applied into the ear canals during the visit and at home, according to a reprimand issued by the medical board July 16.
    Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

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“Visitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visitation. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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