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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  • Breed grew up in Pleasanton and bonded with the ocean when her family sailed around the bay and along the coast.
    James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The vessel departed from Miami and was sailing to Honolulu.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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  • But can Miami close the deal and boat the whale?
    Greg Cote January 30, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
  • However, snow sports do not bring a large amount of money to the state’s economy compared to other outdoor activities like boating, RVing and hunting.
    Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Ship (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ship%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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