embarkation

noun

Definition of embarkationnext
as in evacuation

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Recent Examples of embarkation 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 Cruise ships don't wait for all guests to be on board before leaving port, and missing embarkation is the fastest way to ruin any vacation. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarkation
  1. evacuation
  2. disembarkation
  3. emigration
  4. exodus
  5. diaspora
  6. flight
Noun
  • The fire began Saturday and quickly grew, reaching more than 4,000 acres by the end of the day and prompting evacuation orders.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • The arrival of the modular barges dramatically increased evacuation capacity, allowing rescuers to move hundreds of people during each trip.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
Definition of evacuation
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  • RiosAcuña claims crew members had a surprising message upon disembarkation.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
  • The prefect of Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and Gironde department, Étienne Guyot, suspended disembarkation from the Ambition and restricted the vessel’s interactions with the port of Bordeaux.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 May 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
  • About a decade ago, Gámez left Venezuela as part of what has become the largest mass exodus in the hemisphere.
    — Sebastian Rotella, ProPublica, 10 July 2026
  • Without a course correction, this exodus will drain the state’s economic vitality.
    — Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 9 July 2026
Definition of exodus
Noun
  • For Dominicans in the diaspora, visiting Samaná can feel personal in a way that is hard to explain.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Casting strategy for the Indian characters is focused on diaspora actors with a presence in the English-language market, which is central to the film’s international positioning.
    — Jennie Punter, Variety, 14 July 2026
Definition of diaspora
Noun
  • This test flight—the 13th full-scale Starship launch—is the second to use the Raptor 3 engine flying on SpaceX’s upgraded Starship Version 3 rocket.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • Suspect first interviewed on day of killing Brown, whose wife was away on an international flight, spoke to two detectives at that time.
    — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of flight

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