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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  • Historic showdown for New Mexico governor Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland sailed to the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor, setting up what could be a history-making election this fall.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 3 June 2026
  • Want to charter Qualia’s 75-foot yacht or sail one of the complimentary Hobie catamarans?
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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  • Private docks mean boating, wake surfing, paddleboarding and swimming without the logistics of public access.
    Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Lynette Hooker, 55, disappeared on April 4 while boating in the Bahamas with her husband, Brian Hooker, 58.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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“Ship (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ship%20%28out%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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