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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  • Lombardo faced six primary challengers of his own, but sailed to victory Tuesday night.
    Paul Boger, NPR, 10 June 2026
  • Fermin’s throw sailed into center field, but Arroyo was called out due to batter’s interference.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
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  • Hooker vanished on April 4 while boating near Elbow Cay in the Abaco Islands with her husband, Brian Hooker.
    Kelsie Cairns , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
  • The boating company, which offers tours, sales, and storage, has been a local institution since 1873.
    Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
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“Ship (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ship%20%28out%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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