EMBARKATION Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

embarkation

noun

Definition of embarkation

as in evacuation

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Recent Examples of embarkation Depending on the ship, a handful open for lunch on embarkation day—Royal Caribbean’s Chops Grille or Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen and Celebrity’s Raw on Five, among them. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026 Arriving the day before a sailing is especially important when the embarkation port is far from home, and if time and money permit, staying at least one night after debarkation helps keep a quick getaway from feeling too fleeting. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026 Ignoring Safety Briefings Safety drills are of critical importance on cruises, so don’t miss the muster drill on embarkation day. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 Guests in Concierge Level cabins also get perks like priority embarkation, a welcome bottle of Champagne, and free laundry service (up to three bags). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026 For many cruisers, flying in the day before embarkation is a wise precaution. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 The ship will offer Bermuda itineraries through late August, followed by Canada and New England cruises (with embarkation options in both Philadelphia and Quebec City). — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarkation

Noun

As of midday Friday, 240 people had taken shelter at evacuation centers across Okinawa, the prefecture said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
The Wan Chun drill simulates the evacuation of Taiwan’s leader to a safe place in the event of war or other emergencies.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of evacuation

Noun

Those fees are automatically applied to passengers’ onboard accounts, though they can be adjusted up or down before the morning of disembarkation, according to Celebrity’s website.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Cruises have hit the headlines for this year, from Hantavirus scares to a norovirus outbreak that authorities in Bordeaux to deny anyone disembarkation from an Ambassador Cruise Line ship in May.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of disembarkation

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Gaynor, who grew up in Illinois, also credits the books for teaching her about the 19th and early 20th century Swedish emigration in her region.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 July 2026
It was forged during years of shortages, blackouts, mass emigration, and institutional decline.

— Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026

Definition of emigration

Noun

The Department of Animal Services is now on its third director in two and a half years, leadership turnover that has coincided with an exodus of dozens of employees from the 55-person agency.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
It was created to address volatility and variation in standalone prescription drug plan premiums, specifically to prevent major spikes in rates for seniors and an exodus of plans from the market.

— Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of exodus

Noun

How cricket grows in America will not be determined by sponsorship money alone, or broadcast deals, or the size of the diaspora.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Their win has given hope to hundreds of thousands across the diaspora who couldn’t afford the time or the money to see a lawsuit through to the supreme court.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of diaspora

Noun

Aircraft owners use charter revenues to offset some of their operating costs, though the extra flights bring additional expenses for maintenance, pilots, and wear-and-tear.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Typhoon Dolphin moved over Japan's southern remote islands Friday, causing a main airport on Okinawa to close and grounding all flights in and out of the island, while sending hundreds of people to take shelter at evacuation centers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

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