embarkation

noun

Definition of embarkationnext
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
  1. evacuation
  2. disembarkation
  3. emigration
  4. exodus
  5. diaspora
  6. flight
Noun
  • French authorities ordered the complete evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula on Friday, launching boats to help rescue people from the popular tourist destination that’s now threatened by wildfires.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • The map above shows the evacuation area in red and Thursday’s perimeter as a black line.
    — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Definition of evacuation
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  • 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
  • RiosAcuña claims crew members had a surprising message upon disembarkation.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 26 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
  • People fled the country, in an exodus that would eventually involve a fifth of the population.
    — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • Her reorientation of the division led to a mass exodus of career staff — nearly three-quarters of the roughly 400 attorneys who were there at the beginning of 2025, by Dhillon’s telling.
    — Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of exodus
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  • Spelman’s art museum celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026 and is the only museum in the nation dedicated to art by and about women of the African diaspora.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • India eventually became home to one of the largest Tibetan diaspora communities in the world.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
Definition of diaspora
Noun
  • The Premier League will stage opening-weekend watch parties across North America for all 20 top-flight clubs.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • In the meantime, Velasquez’s attorneys argue that the 42-year-old is not a flight risk and has no criminal record.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Definition of flight

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