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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  • Groups supporting Krishnamoorthi also sought to boost Kelly as a way to siphon votes away from Stratton, but the lieutenant governor managed to sail to victory in a crowded primary field.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Around a dozen cruise lines sail to, from and within Africa each year, but only a few navigate the eastern coastline — and, speaking as someone who recently went there on Crystal, the cruising world is the poorer for it.
    David Dickstein, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
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  • Located on the lake’s northwestern shore, the primarily residential township is widely regarded as one of Michigan’s premier boating communities, where canals, marinas and open water shape everyday life, writes Brendel Clark.
    Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The Catawba Queen, a Mississippi River paddle wheel boat, and the 93-foot Lady of the Lake luxury yacht continue to draw curiosity from the boating public.
    Joe Marusak March 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Ship (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ship%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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