as in job
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
Naperville Park District will post its summer program guide on its website Wednesday, April 22, for residents interested in summer camps, fall soccer registration, summertime destinations, special events and other activities.
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The area may be a little harder to get to than some destinations — many resorts are a 60- or 90-minute drive from Manzanillo airport, while private aircraft can fly into Costalegre COJ Airport.
—Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
The destination for glamping — or glamorous camping — was named the most desirable Airbnb in North Carolina after the website studied its listings.
—Simone Jasper
updated April 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Your destination matters just as much as your timing.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The area may be a little harder to get to than some destinations — many resorts are a 60- or 90-minute drive from Manzanillo airport, while private aircraft can fly into Costalegre COJ Airport.
—Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
The destination for glamping — or glamorous camping — was named the most desirable Airbnb in North Carolina after the website studied its listings.
—Simone Jasper
updated April 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Your destination matters just as much as your timing.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
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The company expected to be nearly halfway to its goal of 25,000 new jobs in the area by 2038.—
Kendall Staton,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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And really got to that and did a nice job of mixing the four-seamer, the two-seamer.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The team was 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position before Caballero’s eighth-inning double.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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These travel résumés detail everything from a client’s board positions to whether they’re accompanied by young, noisy children or less-disruptive older teens.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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Gonzalez, however, could leave if Courtois and Andrii Lunin, Real Madrid’s second-choice goalkeeper, stay at the club, possibly opening the door for Navarro to push on.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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This baked pasta recipe is a great choice for a busy weeknight.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2026
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With more consumers users streaming video to watch dramas, comedies, reality shows and movies at times of their own choosing, live games are among the few genres that still command large crowds that watch simultaneously.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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In a LinkedIn message to Sportico, Ward maintained that her resignation from CMU was of her own choosing and unrelated to what was written about her on 2aDays.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Best Top Deals Loft’s top selection is full of breezy blouses, everyday basics, and versatile layering pieces that’ll serve you on the ground and in the sky.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Read the full story to find out which names are in the mix, including one high-level state official who has floated a trial balloon to land a seat on the high court, and proposals to reduce the political overtones to the judge selection process.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
11 Apr. 2026
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That could leave the nomination in limbo and Powell still in charge.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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The rates question The leading question for many, both on the committee and on Wall Street, is what, if anything, Warsh has promised the Oval Office in order to land the chairman nomination.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Trump believes that working on a transition before an election is bad luck.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Iran has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to exploit the rhythms of American politics — election cycles, media pressures, bureaucratic fragmentation — to delay, confuse, and outmaneuver counterparts.—
Gaurav Srivastava,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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Along with flower picking, visitors to Langwater can enjoy a farm store, an ice cream window, a lunch corner, weekly farmers' markets and various special events.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
11 Apr. 2026
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According to the company, the layouts within the fulfillment center are optimized for high-SKU density, and are designed to enable rapid picking across deep garment inventories and high-volume footwear assortments.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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