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
Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
While those ships often have pools and spas, passengers won’t find the roller coasters, water slides and mini-golf courses common on larger vessels.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Challenges in Maritime Electrification Norway is the world leader in electric ferries, with a fleet of about 80 ships supported by a high-speed charging network primarily powered by hydropower.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Nov. 2025
Beyond the financial aspects of the earnings report, Maersk maintained that the disruption in the Red Sea, which has caused ocean carriers to route ships around Africa since late 2023, is expected to last for the full year.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
When brands come through Sparked, Ulta’s merchants connect them with supply chain experts who walk them through systems and run test orders before anything ships.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
To slip through the narrow Soo Locks, such ships are only 75 feet wide.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Both sides agreed to suspend fees for one year on ships that dock at each other’s ports.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
American astronauts have, for years now, been flying to the ISS aboard Russian Soyuz spacecraft, and, since 2022, Russian cosmonauts have been flying aboard America's SpaceX Crew Dragon ships.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
In terms of sheer number of ships, Beijing’s navy is now bigger than Washington’s and Chinese shipyards can churn out new builds at a far higher rate.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
While those ships often have pools and spas, passengers won’t find the roller coasters, water slides and mini-golf courses common on larger vessels.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Challenges in Maritime Electrification Norway is the world leader in electric ferries, with a fleet of about 80 ships supported by a high-speed charging network primarily powered by hydropower.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Nov. 2025
Beyond the financial aspects of the earnings report, Maersk maintained that the disruption in the Red Sea, which has caused ocean carriers to route ships around Africa since late 2023, is expected to last for the full year.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
When brands come through Sparked, Ulta’s merchants connect them with supply chain experts who walk them through systems and run test orders before anything ships.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
To slip through the narrow Soo Locks, such ships are only 75 feet wide.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Both sides agreed to suspend fees for one year on ships that dock at each other’s ports.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
American astronauts have, for years now, been flying to the ISS aboard Russian Soyuz spacecraft, and, since 2022, Russian cosmonauts have been flying aboard America's SpaceX Crew Dragon ships.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Senate voted to pass a resolution on Tuesday that would lift tariffs on Brazil, which ships more coffee to the US than any other country.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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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During a test run as the Pioneer transitioned from running on its hull to lifting four feet above the water on its slender foils, several boats coming the other way began to point and wave at us.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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The West Palm Beach firm boasts of being the supplier for a company that provides teak used to build decks on Viking boats.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Just hearing ‘set piece’ sends a shiver down Liverpool supporters’ spines.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Now, Tapachula is experiencing a reverse migration, as the United States sends planeload after planeload of deportees to the southern part of Mexico while the flow of migrants headed north has dried up.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Hong Kong builder plans to be much more public about these striking new vessels.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Industry acceptance of aluminum hulls and lightweight composite structures has helped too, reducing energy demand and making electrification feasible for larger vessels.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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To keep Desert Hills wet, Cave Creek now transports about 20% of its Colorado River water to the neighboring development, and that number has been growing as Desert Hills loses groundwater.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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That melody transports you to another dimension.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Ships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ships. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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