ship (out)

Definition of ship (out)next
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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  • Earlier this month three vessels from the China’s Maritime Safety Agency (MSA) a civilian law enforcement organization sailed through the Bashi Channel between the Philippines and Taiwan to begin law enforcement and mapping activities in waters east of Taiwan.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • But Bukayo Saka sailed his header over the net.
    Monica Alba, NBC news, 24 June 2026
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  • From boating and hiking in the summer to ice fishing and snowshoeing in winter, there's fun to be had on land and water throughout the entire year.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
  • The fire department said the eight other people in the boating party returned in the last two boats that had remained upright.
    Paula Wethington, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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“Ship (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ship%20%28out%29. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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