embarks

verb

present tense third-person singular of embark
1
as in launches

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as in gets (on)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarks
  1. launches
  2. boards
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  • The autonomous vehicle launches from a carrier aircraft and conducts high-speed atmospheric tests before returning for recovery.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The series launches as traditional TV-news organizations are all working to meet younger audiences in non-traditional platforms that often include mobile, social and digital venues.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of launches
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  • Nobody boards the bus expecting to become an accounting entry.
    — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Susana Cabrera, Founder of SC Growth Counsel, helps CEOs and boards pressure-test high-stakes decisions before committing capital.
    — Susana Cabrera, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of boards
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“Embarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarks. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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