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
One elite prospect who has had some more fluidity in his destination, however, is arguably the top player in class.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Now, more travelers are booking winter trips to Japan, as the country’s reputation as a world-class skiing destination continues to lure visitors from Asia-Pacific and beyond.
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
These destinations offer a better cost of living, an improved quality of life, and a welcoming atmosphere.
—Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
Burt sends Irving off with a one-way train ticket to an undetermined destination.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
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Since Tuesday, when the layoffs began, lawmakers, medical associations, research universities and state health agencies have scrambled to sort out which jobs were eliminated, and how to respond.—
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Our economic anchors — health care, professional services and public administration — continue to create jobs and opportunity.—
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Hooper’s win over Guida and his matchup on Saturday position him to become something of a legend killer.—
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A day after a 10th inning walk-off win followed by an 18-run outburst in their doubleheader sweep of St. Louis, the Red Sox offense was undoubtedly a bit tired, going 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position.—
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With this versatility in mind, color choices range from neutral black to navy, beige, or off-white.—
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The casting choices might raise a whole host of interesting questions about how this Venice reflects our own time, but Leon doesn’t foreground, or even really acknowledge, them.—
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From cozy shearling to leopard print, Scandi labels, and a sprinkling of The Row, Lawrence sees herself through the seasons and elements in a various but curated selection of outerwear.—
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In the end, however, Microsoft chose a selection double the length limit mentioned in the proposal.—
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As of this date, SHOOK has received over 48,000 nominations—advisors who meet SHOOK’s thresholds.—
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Thanks to its runaway success—including 10 Emmy wins out of 20 nominations—The White Lotus, once billed as a limited series, has morphed into an anthology show.—
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Before Trump’s election, Somin had been sounding the alarm about the illegality of imposing tariffs without Congress, but the way to get this issue into court is to find plaintiffs who are harmed by the tariffs and thus have legal standing to sue.—
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Negotiations between the parties began soon after the German election in February, but ran into hurdles in recent weeks after initial strong progress with the talks prompting a major fiscal reform package.—
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But the Trump White House has begun overturning TPS designations, revoking protection in January from more than 600,000 Venezuelans.—
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The latest designation became effective after President Trump ousted NSA Director Gen. Timothy Haugh, and several other high-ranking security officials, over disputes about their loyalty prompted by far-right activist Laura Loomer.—
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The administration expects the new rates to remain in place until the U.S. narrows a $1.2 trillion trade imbalance recorded last year.—
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The Elizabeth Street Garden, located between between Spring and Prince streets, has long been a community gathering place for artists and city dwellers.—
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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