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
Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Another one of Royal Caribbean’s popular ships, the Oasis of the Seas, is about 206 feet above the waterline which, like the Icon, can’t fit under the Skyway Bridge.
—Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
The elaborate operation involved shipping thousands of medically unnecessary orthotic braces to Medicare beneficiaries across the country and billing taxpayers for the cost.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Noun
In approximately the same historical time frame, English ships landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts, and Jamestown, Virginia.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Another one of Royal Caribbean’s popular ships, the Oasis of the Seas, is about 206 feet above the waterline which, like the Icon, can’t fit under the Skyway Bridge.
—Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Wedding’s organization is responsible for shipping about 60 metric tons of cocaine through Southern California, Akil Davis, the assistant director of the FBI’s Los Angeles field office, said at the news conference.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
The elaborate operation involved shipping thousands of medically unnecessary orthotic braces to Medicare beneficiaries across the country and billing taxpayers for the cost.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ship
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In February 2024, three people were shot dead by gunmen – one who arrived and fled aboard a boat – in Acapulco.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The rooms Rooms at Marsa Al Arab are inspired by Italy’s vintage Riva boats, with understated nautical themes and terraces that look out either over Burj Al Arab, or the hotel’s marina and the sweeping curve of Kite Beach beyond.—
Selina Denman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
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CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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State police were working to locate the suspect and had sent resources from neighboring districts to the town, including heavily armed tactical police, Holland said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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The program includes live bands and DJs on select sailings and routes, with performances typically held on larger vessels where space allows for small stage setups.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The vessel had previously sailed from Venezuela and returned to the region, Reuters reported, attributing the statement to an industry source with direct knowledge of the matter.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Phoenix Fire Department responded to the scene, transported Danny to the local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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The following year, she was named CEO, becoming the first woman to lead the carrier, which transports some 41 million passengers annually, since its founding in 1933.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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More recently, an al Qaeda operative and suspected mastermind behind the 2000 USS Cole bombing — in which suicide bombers sidled up alongside a US warship, waved to the sailors and then detonated explosives — was charged with perfidy, among other crimes.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Danish foreign minister says there hasn’t been a Chinese warship in Greenland for a decade.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Ship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ship. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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