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
Following recent international conflicts, domestic and international airlines are issuing travel alerts and making temporary changes to their booking policies to help passengers safely get to their destinations—some are even giving the option to reschedule or request a refund if needed.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
The ships will start in New Orleans, then make their way to Norfolk, Virginia, Baltimore and New York before hitting their final destination: Boston.
—Irit Skulnik, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2025
Crossing over polar regions shortens the distances that cargo vessels, airplanes, undersea cables, or intercontinental ballistic missiles must travel to reach their destinations.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
In line with last year, online is the most popular shopping destination at 41%, followed by department stores, discount stores, specialty stores and local/small businesses.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
The ships will start in New Orleans, then make their way to Norfolk, Virginia, Baltimore and New York before hitting their final destination: Boston.
—Irit Skulnik, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2025
Crossing over polar regions shortens the distances that cargo vessels, airplanes, undersea cables, or intercontinental ballistic missiles must travel to reach their destinations.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
In line with last year, online is the most popular shopping destination at 41%, followed by department stores, discount stores, specialty stores and local/small businesses.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
Noun
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The capabilities of drones, 5G, and artificial intelligence (AI) are significantly making a difference in their ability to succeed at their jobs.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Gender neutral names for Capricorn Bennett: Bennett is here to get the job done.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Additionally, there are several other city positions up for grabs and all 51 City Council seats.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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The new revenue will pay for a new fire station and a ‘round-the-clock firefighter position, town manager Ryan Spitzer told The Charlotte Observer.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2025
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When including undecided voters, the first ranked choice margin goes to 43% for Cuomo and 35% for Mamdani.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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As the 2025 legislative sessions wrap up, one thing is clear: The once radical idea of giving every family access to educational choice is now mainstream.—
Ed Tarnowski,
National Review,
20 June 2025
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The 18-year-old Frenchman is considered a boom-or-bust selection who offers long-term upside and defensive versatility.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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As complexity scales, agents can run into tool selection errors or apply context in ways that stop making sense.—
Kevin Novak,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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On Monday, two major labor union leaders, Randi Weingarten and Lee Saunders, stepped down from their DNC roles, citing dissatisfaction with Martin’s leadership and exclusion from critical committee nominations.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2025
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In Iran, meanwhile, high hopes accompanied the recent nomination of Seyed Ali Madanizadeh as the new minister of economy.—
Scott Peterson,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 2025
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After Republicans capitalized on using social media to win the 2024 elections, the party has run into some tiffs since November that political insiders don’t see stopping anytime soon.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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Lukashenko has since extended his rule for a seventh term following a January 2025 election that the opposition called a farce.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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But Bailey has had the designation of being the best man for a half-dozen weddings.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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He was also granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a designation first granted to Venezuelans in 2021 under the Biden administration.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2025
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The official also confirmed that U.S. sanctions on countries importing Iranian oil remain in place.—
Cecilia Hult,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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Trump should stick to his demands to limit enrichment and, with a ceasefire now in place, hope for a palace coup.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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