ship (out)

verb

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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  1. sail
  2. boat
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  • Launched last year, Louis Vuitton’s multiyear partnership with Real Madrid marked yet another high-profile sports deal for the world’s biggest luxury brand, which is active in disciplines ranging from sailing to Formula 1.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Henderson picked it up and sailed a throw to first, allowing the tying run to score.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of sail
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  • Its location in an industrial working waterway won’t provide glorious views, but there’s something whimsical about hot tub boating on a summer’s evening, especially with a local Driftwood beer in hand.
    — Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The 334-acre reservoir allows for boating, including sailboats, jet skiing, paddleboarding and kayaking.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of boat
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“Ship (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ship%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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