destinations

noun

plural of destination
as in jobs
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 El Floridita and Sloppy Joe’s, tourist destinations made famous by American novelist Ernest Hemingway, sat dark and shuttered. — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026 In addition, LaGuardia isn’t an international airport (with inbound immigration and customs facilities), making Newark a more practical long-term gateway for growth, serving destinations beyond Bermuda. — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Palencia One of the destinations most likely to have clear skies, Palencia is surrounded by flat, open landscapes perfect for viewing a low-altitude eclipse. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 5 July 2026 Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 The open placket and breathable linen are standout details for travel to hot, humid destinations. — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 During that window, riders who are not going to the match should take PATH from 33rd Street to Hoboken or Newark Penn Station for trains to other destinations. — Mark Prussin, CBS News, 25 June 2026 Larry Brown, of Atlanta, was using the train to visit multiple destinations, including New Orleans and, on Monday Chicago. — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 Most are expected to arrive at destinations in Asia by early August. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destinations
  1. jobs
  2. positions
  3. elections
  4. selections
  5. choices
  6. nominations
  7. places
Noun
  • Achieving growth relies on businesses of all sizes expanding where there’s confidence and capacity, leading to more jobs and a broader tax base.
    — Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Despite the availability of commuter buses and Metrolink rail services, many still drive to jobs in Los Angeles and surrounding communities because of differing work schedules and the need to travel to places not close to public transit stops.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of jobs
Noun
  • Trump Media positions itself as an opponent of, and an alternative to, traditional tech and media companies.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Dysfunctional boards might move too quickly into positions, preferences or familiar arguments.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of positions
Noun
  • Kehoe and other Republican supporters have framed Amendment 4 as a way to halt out-of-state interests and money from influencing elections, an argument that has sparked criticism in the wake of the funding for Amendment 5.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • The Election Assistance Commission, made up of members confirmed by the Senate, is tasked with helping states administer their elections and helping Americans participate in the voting process.
    — Selina Wang, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of elections
Noun
  • The exhibition coincides with Oyer’s fifth portrait book release, which features selections from his extensive archive.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Antetokounmpo has also been named to nine All-NBA teams (seven first-team selections and two second-team selections) and five All-NBA Defensive teams (four first-team selections and one second-team selection) during his career.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Definition of selections
Noun
  • This year, owner Adolfo Gomez is offering a three-course prix fixe meal — entree choices include Ribeye Steak, Branzino — for $49 a person.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • Write a short shopping list, stick to realistic choices, and let calm build from there.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
Definition of choices
Noun
  • The Democratic nominations of Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020 were consistent with the Party Decides theory, and arguably so was the very late and very fast nomination of Kamala Harris in July of 2024.
    — Seth Masket, Denver Post, 9 July 2026
  • But Ha’s performance took me out of that, in the best way possible, and warrants a Primetime Emmy acting nod — while the show is big on nominations for below-the-line work, only Regé-Jean Page has earned an acting nomination, and that was in 2021 for Season 1.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 June 2026
Definition of nominations
Noun
  • Traffic lights were out in some places, such as North Graham Street and University City Boulevard in Charlotte.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
  • Local breakfast places like Seeds and Linnaea’s Cafe are popular with both locals and out-of-towners.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of places

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