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 former ocean liner, which sailed from the 1930s to the 1960s, now serves as a floating hotel and offers paranormal after-hours tours.
    Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
  • After leaving La Navidad, Columbus sailed along the north coast of Hispaniola and discovered a new settlement, La Isabela.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
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  • Her son Paul had been awaiting trial at the time of his murder after pleading not guilty to three felony counts of boating under the influence following the death of 19-year-old Mallory Beach.
    Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Kentucky Lake reported the most the most boating injuries in Tennessee last year with six, according to the 2024 Tennessee Boating Incident Statistical Report.
    Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 20 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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