ship (out)

as in to sail
to travel on water in a vessel after college he decide to ship out on a tramp steamer and see the world

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  • The Vineyard Haven Ferry sails year-round from Woods Hole on the southwestern tip of Cape Cod, and crosses Vineyard Sound in just 45 minutes.
    Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • The ship was sailing to Messina, Sicily from Kotor, Montenegro and was right off the coast of Italy when the incident occurred, leaving it to drift for a short period of time, according to CruiseMapper.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025
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  • During warmer months, the area is popular for walkers, fishing and boating enthusiasts, making use of the lengthy dock.
    Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
  • Take a dip at Lake McMurtry Natural Resource and Recreation Area to cool off, or go fishing or boating on the water.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
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“Ship (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ship%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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