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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  • Imagine a cargo ship sailing into the Chesapeake Bay and launching hundred of drones at Washington D.C. and the Norfolk naval base.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
  • Both ships can be seen sailing in formation in the photos, while the Lhasa is shown launching a missile and firing its main gun at a target.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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  • In the yachting world, the Cannes Film Festival means one thing: the start of the summer boating season.
    Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
  • For those who want the boat-life experience but don't require a private charter, there is the option of river boating or small-boat cruising.
    Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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“Ship (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ship%20%28out%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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