EMBARK Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

embark

verb

Definition of embark

as in to launch

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launch
sail

Dissimilar Words

as in to get (on)

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Recent Examples of embark With Friday’s test flight, SpaceX seems poised to embark on the next phase of Starship’s iterative development program. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026 This is the very quest that Ana and Joan themselves embark on at the outset of the narrative. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 Second, students often embark on projects that are misaligned with their overall application profile. — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 And in the months to come, the state will embark on a multifaceted workforce development effort aimed at preparing workers for the AI transition. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for embark

Recent Examples of Synonyms for embark

launch

Verb

Convincing Washington to launch a major war was a triumph for the Israeli leader.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
In the fourth inning, the 25-year-old Bowen launched a 384-foot solo drive to left field that put the Padres up 4-0.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026