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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  • James Cook had spent more time sailing the Pacific than the other Europeans.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The submarine sailed out from the shipyard operated by CSBC Corp, Taiwan, in Kaohsiung to conduct its sixth sea acceptance test.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
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  • However, snow sports do not bring a large amount of money to the state’s economy compared to other outdoor activities like boating, RVing and hunting.
    Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
  • In 2028, the port will host six boating and sailing events during the Summer Olympic Games.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Ship (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ship%20%28out%29. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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