shipped

Definition of shippednext
past tense of ship

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of shipped The commodities produced by slaves — sugar, tobacco, rum, and molasses — were shipped back to Europe, making vast amounts of money for British banks and the plantation owners in Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia, and Maryland. Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026 Gawker was sued out of existence, and its remnants were eventually shipped off to other media brands or closed altogether. Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 Mar. 2026 The money will boost Russia’s effort to upgrade the Shaheds, which can be securely shipped to Iran through the Caspian Sea. Mikhail Alexseev, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026 In the early modern period, the Catholic rulers of Europe commissioned splendid textiles and works in precious metal from some of the most accomplished craftspeople of their day and shipped them to Jerusalem as gifts to ornament the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026 That includes answering important questions like who owns the trucks, how much uptime will be required, and what ultimately gets shipped. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 21 Mar. 2026 Around 20 percent of global fertilizer supply is made by Persian Gulf states and cannot be shipped through the strait. Zachary Karabell, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026 The cannoli shells are shipped in from a vendor in New Jersey and are filled to order with a classic Sicilian-style cream with a subtle hint of orange zest and just the right amount of sweetness. Jamie, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026 About a third of all fertilizer shipped globally goes through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow passage between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Fatma Tanis, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shipped
sent
Verb
  • The Pentagon has sent thousands of troops to the region.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Two teenagers are facing charges in connection to a Hackensack, New Jersey, stabbing that sent one of them to the hospital.
    CBS New York Team, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026

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“Shipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shipped. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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