EMBARKED Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

embarked

verb

past tense of embark

as in launched

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as in got (on)

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launched

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Since the program launched in January, 15 employees have participated in the rental program, according to James Salmond, Atlanta’s city benefits director.

— Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
In Europe, Moscow launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks against Ukraine, while Kyiv ramped up its bombing campaign by targeting logistics hubs belonging to Russia’s largest online retailer.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 19 July 2026

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