embarking

Definition of embarkingnext
present participle of embark

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarking
sailing
Verb
  • Among the new lines sailing in Alaska are MSC, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Virgin Voyages.
    Josh Rivera, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • The Michigan couple, both US nationals, had been sailing together for more than a decade, documenting their life at sea on social media.
    Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
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“Embarking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarking. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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