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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Verb
  • Lombardo faced six primary challengers of his own, but sailed to victory Tuesday night.
    Paul Boger, NPR, 10 June 2026
  • Fermin’s throw sailed into center field, but Arroyo was called out due to batter’s interference.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
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  • Be mindful of weather conditions when boating or kayaking.
    Katherine Lawless, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
  • The fire department said the eight other people in the boating party returned in the last two boats that had remained upright.
    Paula Wethington, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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“Ship (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ship%20%28out%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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