destinations

noun

Definition of destinationsnext
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 Other popular destinations include O'Malleys in the Alley, Che and Shires Rooftop. — Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2024 Los Cabos is one of the most popular tourist destinations for West Coast travelers to enjoy a quick international getaway. — Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024 Many people might already be at their destinations, as getaway travel began over the weekend. — Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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  1. elections
  2. selections
  3. choices
Noun
  • The timing of the current survey is no different, opening just two weeks after one of the most crucial presidential elections in US history.
    — Steven Vargas, ARTnews.com, 26 Dec. 2024
  • For future elections, the office also said every polling location will receive a list of the seal numbers for absentee ballot envelopes, so they can be verified as ballots are counted.
    — Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of elections
Noun
  • Of those 60 selections, many have been traded or allowed to leave while still developing, including John Marino, Michael Kesselring, Matej Blumel and Reid Schaefer.
    — Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The list includes selections from Latin America and the United States.
    — Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of selections
Noun
  • Early birds have the best choices for rebooking flights for another day.
    — Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • On the first ballot, members vote for their top three choices.
    — Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of choices

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