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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  • Balloons in red and white dotted the sky, as the yachts with flags in the same colors sailed by.
    Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The article reported that last year, CNS , a Type 052C destroyer, sailed in an area of the ocean it had not previously operated in after completing intensive combat readiness training in the South Pacific and was preparing to return to its home port in China.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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  • Family members said Maggie was generous, loved hosting friends and family at her home, and loved spending time boating with her sons.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The brothers both frequently post about hanging out with each other on social media, including going boating and playing golf together.
    Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 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 Oct. 2025.

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