EMBARKING Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

embarking

verb

present participle of embark

as in sailing

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as in getting (on)

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sailing

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Off property, the hotel can connect guests with surf lessons, sailing on Jamaica Bay, paddleboarding, and sailing excursions.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
The ship was sailing from Lerwick in Shetland to Dundee at the time.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

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