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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
The experts at travel platform Skyscanner looked at the couple's relationship history and Swiftie lore to narrow down potential destinations that could be their wedding locale – and why these places are worthy of a trip all on their own.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Following the program’s success, other destinations have expressed interest in trying a similar system.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Here is your expert map to the world’s happiest destinations for 2025.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Here's what to know about retirement destinations.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
No injuries were reported, and passengers on both planes were able to board other planes to reach their destinations.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Not all of the excellent food and drink destinations are located downtown.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
While there are countless scenic spots to visit this fall—Travel + Leisure has already rounded up the best spots—a few destinations stand out.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Canadians have also pulled back from other favorite destinations across the country, including Orlando, home to the nation’s largest cluster of theme parks.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Following the program’s success, other destinations have expressed interest in trying a similar system.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Here is your expert map to the world’s happiest destinations for 2025.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Here's what to know about retirement destinations.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
No injuries were reported, and passengers on both planes were able to board other planes to reach their destinations.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Not all of the excellent food and drink destinations are located downtown.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
While there are countless scenic spots to visit this fall—Travel + Leisure has already rounded up the best spots—a few destinations stand out.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Canadians have also pulled back from other favorite destinations across the country, including Orlando, home to the nation’s largest cluster of theme parks.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destinations
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Most recently, last year in Bangladesh, students mobilized to call for the end of a controversial quota system for government jobs.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Her policy lens is rooted in her own experience growing up in a working-class family and juggling multiple jobs to pay the bills.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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In his novel Netherland, Joseph O’Neill describes the rhythm of fielding in cricket as ‘pulmonary’ — the fielders converging as one as the bowler runs in before reverting to their positions after each ball.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Saturday's opponent, Arkansas State, promises to have a much more dynamic attack with quarterback Jaylen Raynor and plenty of speed at the skill positions.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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In August, Republicans ultimately won the redistricting showdown in Texas, with the legislature approving new maps that will likely result in GOP control of three to five additional seats during next year’s midterm elections.—
Olivia Osteen,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Polls show that a majority of French citizens want snap parliamentary elections.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Optional upgrades include a more autonomous electrical package with 150-Ah lithium battery and 150-W solar charging, a winterization package, a detachable tow bar, and several awning selections.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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More Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Rizzo finished his career with three All-Star selections, four Gold Glove Awards, a Platinum Glove Award, a Silver Slugger Award and one World Series ring.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to amazing performances, wild fashion choices, and unexpected moments, the MTV Video Music Awards is typically one of the buzzier awards shows — and this year was no exception.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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The healthiest choices depend on your reasons for avoiding butter.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
8 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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The raft of Emmy nominations helps make up for the Oscar near-nomination.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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In a lot of places and for a lot of franchises, calling the season opener a must-win would be grossly overreacting.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Did anyone win Powerball drawing jackpot, Wednesday, September 3, 2025?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Destinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destinations. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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