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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  • My shot had the distance, but unfortunately sailed a good 20 feet over the crossbar.
    Evan Moore November 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
  • As the boat sails away, the Creature quietly stares into the sunrise with a smile on his face.
    Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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  • Paul had been charged with three felony counts, including boating under the influence, and was awaiting trial when he was murdered.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 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 8 Nov. 2025.

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