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 In reality, the upper chamber could embark on recess as early as this week until after the elections. — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026 Following the bands Louder Than Life show, Knocked Loose will embark on a North American Fall Tour, with special guests Denzel Curry and Superheaven Boundaries. — Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Sep. 2026 More than a decade in the making, The Optimist began when producer Jeanine Thomas met Heller in 2014 and spent considerable time with him before deciding to embark on this passion project. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026 Las Vegas is about to embark on a six-game gauntlet against teams such as Kansas City, Buffalo and the Los Angeles Rams that will test how much the offense truly has improved. — ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embark

Recent Examples of Synonyms for embark

launch

Verb

Pakistani Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said in a statement Thursday that the strikes were carried out after eight drones were launched from Afghanistan and Afghan forces shelled Pakistani border posts.

— MUNIR AHMED, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
The polarizing commercial, which launched ahead of that year’s NFL season kickoff, led to a boost in Nike’s stock and went on to win an Emmy.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2026