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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  • The sessions will continue in the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, a private island sanctuary in the Bahamas, where guests will learn about coral restoration and marine protection, before sailing the turquoise waters with Horn to see the importance of protecting the delicate underwater ecosystems.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
  • But, that boat suddenly left the group and sailed into the path of the barge, Palomares said.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
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  • He was officially charged with boating under the influence, including causing the death of Mallory and seriously injuring two other passengers.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Select runabouts and speedboats, between 24 and 42 feet, have emerged as boating’s latest crown jewels.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
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“Ship (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ship%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.

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