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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  • Facing no one but the goalkeeper, Moshobane sailed an uncontested shot from 18 yards over the top of the net.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
  • The ship was sailing an Alaska and Canada voyage round-trip from San Francisco, according to CruiseMapper.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 2 July 2026
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  • As a result, the department is urging the public to review water and boating safety guidance.
    Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • Lily had an active life of golfing, skiing, and boating with her family.
    Melanie Thernstrom, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
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“Ship (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ship%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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