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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 destinations
Keeping this in mind, continue ahead for mind-bending travel destinations—some covered in mist, yes, others of the metaphorical variety.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
The company is also developing, along with Airbus, a commercial space station called Starlab, which NASA selected as one of several private LEO destinations intended to succeed the International Space Station (ISS) after its retirement in the 2030s.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Given that temperatures can swing drastically in the mountains, desert and other common camping destinations, this might mean adjusting pressure throughout the day and day to day.
—New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2026
But outside of those heavy hitters, the South is home to thousands of destinations that get far less attention but are worthy of our time all the same.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
According to authorities, these illicit shipments are transported from Ecuadorian seaports to Central America, the United States and Europe, among other destinations.
—Gonzalo Solano, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Southlake Town Square is one of the premier shopping destinations in northeast Tarrant County, with 130 acres of mixed-use space.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
These destinations eliminate that logistical headache entirely.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Over many years of returning to favorite destinations—Venice, Santa Fe, Western Australia—I’ve come to believe that something similar holds true for travel.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
The company is also developing, along with Airbus, a commercial space station called Starlab, which NASA selected as one of several private LEO destinations intended to succeed the International Space Station (ISS) after its retirement in the 2030s.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Given that temperatures can swing drastically in the mountains, desert and other common camping destinations, this might mean adjusting pressure throughout the day and day to day.
—New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2026
But outside of those heavy hitters, the South is home to thousands of destinations that get far less attention but are worthy of our time all the same.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
According to authorities, these illicit shipments are transported from Ecuadorian seaports to Central America, the United States and Europe, among other destinations.
—Gonzalo Solano, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Southlake Town Square is one of the premier shopping destinations in northeast Tarrant County, with 130 acres of mixed-use space.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
These destinations eliminate that logistical headache entirely.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Over many years of returning to favorite destinations—Venice, Santa Fe, Western Australia—I’ve come to believe that something similar holds true for travel.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destinations
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Since July, Beijing has tried to curb excessive competition within industries while at the same time making sure jobs are protected.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Despite the explosion of AI creating more tech jobs, competition for those entry-level roles is just as hard.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the accounts of parents and officials who spoke anonymously, the students described administrators beating them with sticks on their legs, backs and genitals while being forced to maintain stress positions.—
MARK BANCHEREAU THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Open positions include detention officer, recreation supervisor, certified medical assistant, psychiatrist, shift supervisor, assistant shift supervisor, master scheduler, locksmith, maintenance worker and human resource assistant.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The president dropped by a retreat at his Doral golf club to sell the Iran war and pump up Republican lawmakers ahead of the midterm elections.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The parliamentary elections were scheduled for May.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Draymond’s tough assignments Draymond Green has a resume few stoppers in NBA history can boast, with nine All-Defense selections and a Defensive Player of the Year honor to his name.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Sox have interesting decisions to make with Alberto and Páez, who were Rule 5 selections in December.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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To make money talks less tense, prioritize choices that reflect your true worth.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Best known for starring as the titular character in Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Clarissa Explains It All, Hart also took part in the trend, commenting on the fashion while also posting several photos of her own unique ’90s fashion choices.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Bracco — who earned four Emmy nominations on The Sopranos as Tony Soprano's (James Gandolfini) therapist, Jennifer Melfi — first played mob wife Karen Hill in Goodfellas, receiving a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress in 1991.—
Glenn Garner,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Since then, The Lumineers have chalked up more than 6 billion streams across five albums, scored two Grammy nominations, earned five Billboard Music Award nods, and picked up an American Music Award nomination.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
11 Aug. 2025
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Few places exemplify the raw, untamed beauty of Ireland’s west coast as this natural wonder, a dramatic stretch of coastline that's equal parts historic site, geological marvel, conservation area, and unbeatable photo backdrop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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California oil production has been on the decline since the 1980s, largely because existing oil fields are becoming depleted and there are more economical places to produce.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Destinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destinations. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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