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ship (out)

verb

Definition of 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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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
During Monday’s practice, Smith threw an interception to safety Andre Cisco on a pass that sailed well over the receiver’s head.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

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In Antonioni’s film, after a woman disappears during a boating vacation, her partner and her best friend travel around looking for her, while the bond between them tightens and their grip on the threads of certainty loosens.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
This event allows the public to enjoy kayaking waters normally closed to boating, while simultaneously aiding in preserving the lagoon habitat by removing trash.

— Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

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