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embarking

present participle of embark

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarking
sailing
Verb
  • After her inaugural season sailing the Caribbean this winter, the Star Princess will make the voyage through the Panama Canal to kick off a series of Alaska cruises in the summer of 2026.
    Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The sessions will continue in the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, a private island sanctuary in the Bahamas, where guests will learn about coral restoration and marine protection, before sailing the turquoise waters with Horn to see the importance of protecting the delicate underwater ecosystems.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Embarking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarking. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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