as in boats
a large craft for travel by water
a cruise ship plying the warm waters of the Caribbean
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as in sends
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
we shipped those books out yesterday
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Recent Examples of ships
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
If comfort is your priority, look for newer or refurbished ships with stabilizers, spacious cabins, multiple dining venues, and wellness facilities.
—Ashton Palmer, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The ‘farm-to-vase’ florist delivers across the city and ships nationwide.
—Kathleen Toner, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
His expedition was equipped with seventeen ships and 1,500 male settlers, including priests.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Noncompliant ships would be subject to on-site inspections, questioning, and possible detention.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The vessel is part of China’s expanding fleet of large-deck amphibious ships intended to project power across the Western Pacific and beyond.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Instead, the British ships stayed at Flushing Bay just beyond range, leaving the doorway to escape wide open.
—JSTOR Daily, 18 Oct. 2025
The bilateral drills in the Arabian Sea come after China, which has developed advanced weapons designed to sink enemy ships ships, deployed aircraft to conduct simulated missile attacks on a British warship off the country's coastline last month.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
The remaining $135 will be charged on delivery—and yes, the calendar ships for free.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Electric Hydrogen manufactures the modules at its plant in Massachusetts and ships them to clients who assemble the pieces to build electrolyzers.
—Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
According to Reuters, 2024 Cargo Facts Consulting data showed that Shein ships about 5,000 tonnes of cargo daily.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 21 Aug. 2025
Novo Nordisk is making Ozempic, which carries a list price of just under $1,000 per month, available at its NovoCare Pharmacy, which ships medications directly to cash-paying consumers.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the brand also ships to about 250 wholesale doors in 46 countries.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
For example, almost all ships don't allow irons, and while liquor isn't allowed in luggage, cruise lines often permit passengers to bring bottles of wine.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
If comfort is your priority, look for newer or refurbished ships with stabilizers, spacious cabins, multiple dining venues, and wellness facilities.
—Ashton Palmer, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The ‘farm-to-vase’ florist delivers across the city and ships nationwide.
—Kathleen Toner, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
His expedition was equipped with seventeen ships and 1,500 male settlers, including priests.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Noncompliant ships would be subject to on-site inspections, questioning, and possible detention.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The vessel is part of China’s expanding fleet of large-deck amphibious ships intended to project power across the Western Pacific and beyond.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Instead, the British ships stayed at Flushing Bay just beyond range, leaving the doorway to escape wide open.
—JSTOR Daily, 18 Oct. 2025
The bilateral drills in the Arabian Sea come after China, which has developed advanced weapons designed to sink enemy ships ships, deployed aircraft to conduct simulated missile attacks on a British warship off the country's coastline last month.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Conecuh ships their products all over with one-day shipping to ensure your products arrive fresh.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
The remaining $135 will be charged on delivery—and yes, the calendar ships for free.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Electric Hydrogen manufactures the modules at its plant in Massachusetts and ships them to clients who assemble the pieces to build electrolyzers.
—Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
According to Reuters, 2024 Cargo Facts Consulting data showed that Shein ships about 5,000 tonnes of cargo daily.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 21 Aug. 2025
Novo Nordisk is making Ozempic, which carries a list price of just under $1,000 per month, available at its NovoCare Pharmacy, which ships medications directly to cash-paying consumers.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the brand also ships to about 250 wholesale doors in 46 countries.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ships
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Meanwhile, strikes against Venezuelan boats have killed at least 32 people and raised jitters in the region.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The White House hasn’t given a direct answer to why those on the boats are being killed instead of captured and charged with drug trafficking.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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His longtime agent and friend, Steve Caric, often sends clients to him in the winter and early spring for extra work, and Paulsen welcomes them into his home and his brain.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Helen sends him on an off-the-books job to the London Mother House to use his mind-probing powers on Jasper (William Fichtner), a powerful vampire with a personal vendetta against the Talamasca.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Houthi militants who have been attacking commercial vessels since late 2023 in response to Israel’s offensive against Hamas have not declared a ceasefire of their own.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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The captain met us on the dock of The Asticou’s sibling hotel, The Claremont in Southwest Harbor, where the properties share a pair of vintage vessels.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Boring Company's Vegas Loop transports passengers in Teslas through tunnels beneath the Las Vegas Convention Center.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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Tony Award winner John Rubinstein transports audiences to Gettysburg’s hallowed ground, where an elderly Eisenhower reflects on his monumental military leadership and transformative presidency.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Ships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ships. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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