as in boat
a large craft for travel by water
a cruise ship plying the warm waters of the Caribbean
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as in to send
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
we shipped those books out yesterday
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Recent Examples of ship
ABC News, 14 May 2026
The cargo ship Haji Ali was attacked Wednesday, according to Mukesh Mangal, a senior official in India’s shipping ministry.
—Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Kathleen Lucente, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
In recent weeks, Chinese officials have called for a restoration of shipping through the critical channel off the Iranian coast.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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Noun
Russia announced plans to send a second fuel ship to Cuba in early April.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
The cargo ship Haji Ali was attacked Wednesday, according to Mukesh Mangal, a senior official in India’s shipping ministry.
—Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Verb
Partners know when the road map they were briefed on is not what engineering is shipping.
—Kathleen Lucente, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
In recent weeks, Chinese officials have called for a restoration of shipping through the critical channel off the Iranian coast.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ship
Noun
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For a closer look, ask the concierge to arrange a whale-watching boat ride.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Parts of the reservoir are accessible for recreational activities, such as fishing, boat rentals and picnics, its website says.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Do not send the version written by your nervous system.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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On Thursday, a tipster sent us a copy of a similar bulletin drafted by Nissan in anticipation of a similar supply crunch—and an accompanying price hike for service departments.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The vessel holds 24 ounces of liquid and is sold at four locations on the main concourse.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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By then, 34 other passengers had departed the vessel, which first sailed from the South American country of Argentina in March, with stops in the Antarctic and other locations before heading to waters off Cape Verde near the coast of West Africa.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Verb
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One of the women was transported to the hospital for injuries related to cold exposure, while authorities began to search the lake.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The Brevard County Communications Department told PEOPLE that the 11 people rescued and flown by helicopter to Melbourne International Airport were transported to area trauma centers.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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For the first time, officials confirmed that the large warship will use nuclear power and act as a heavily armed command ship for future naval operations.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman Britain is deploying a warship to the Middle East to prepare for a joint operation to open the Strait of Hormuz, the country's defense ministry confirmed on May 9.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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“Ship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ship. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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