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, 3 Oct. 2025
Around 90 ships sailed through it last year, according to Rosatom, Russia’s state nuclear corporation, compared with the more than 13,000 that passed through the Suez Canal.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
The government has moved thousands of troops, several navy ships and other military craft to the region, which prompted the Venezuelan government to mobilize militia troops in August.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
They were escorted part-way by Italian and Spanish naval ships, and their interception has been met by protests in several European countries.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The fulfillment fee hinges on the number of units Amazon ships, as well as how large and how heavy those parcels are.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Visible operations—from stealth fighters and amphibious assault ships to transport aircraft—serve both as a deterrent and preparation for potential intervention, thereby heightening regional stakes.
—John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Centuries ago, a fleet of Spanish ships laden with gold, silver and jewels taken from the New World was sailing back to Spain when a hurricane wrecked the flotilla on July 31, 1715, spilling the treasures into the sea, according to the 1715 Fleet Society.
—Kate Payne, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
These World War I ships were deliberately burned and sunk in the 1920s.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
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
Cruise lines are now dedicating some of their newest and largest ships to these shorter itineraries.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Around 90 ships sailed through it last year, according to Rosatom, Russia’s state nuclear corporation, compared with the more than 13,000 that passed through the Suez Canal.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
The government has moved thousands of troops, several navy ships and other military craft to the region, which prompted the Venezuelan government to mobilize militia troops in August.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
They were escorted part-way by Italian and Spanish naval ships, and their interception has been met by protests in several European countries.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The fulfillment fee hinges on the number of units Amazon ships, as well as how large and how heavy those parcels are.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Visible operations—from stealth fighters and amphibious assault ships to transport aircraft—serve both as a deterrent and preparation for potential intervention, thereby heightening regional stakes.
—John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Centuries ago, a fleet of Spanish ships laden with gold, silver and jewels taken from the New World was sailing back to Spain when a hurricane wrecked the flotilla on July 31, 1715, spilling the treasures into the sea, according to the 1715 Fleet Society.
—Kate Payne, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
These World War I ships were deliberately burned and sunk in the 1920s.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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Liberty Park is another good option for not only fall foliage but also playgrounds, paddle boats, and Tracy Aviary, home to more than 300 birds from around the world.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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But the notice appears to use the pretext of armed conflict, on top of previous claims of self-defense, to transform the civilian boats and their crews into legitimate military targets.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Trump sends California guards to Oregon A federal judge this weekend ruled that the president could not deploy 200 Oregon National Guard troops in Portland so the president ordered hundreds of California National Guard troops to deploy there instead.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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The infamous Richard Speck (Tobias Jelinek) talks about his titties and sends a letter to his beloved Ed, which Gein then uses, Hannibal Lecter-style, to lead the authorities to catch Ted Bundy.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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Leavitt added that the intelligence community had confirmed the vessels’ ties to terrorist organizations and their role in the northward flow of narcotics.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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At least three of the operations were carried out on vessels originating from Venezuela.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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This ceramic cookie jar shaped like a Christmas tree or gingerbread house instantly transports us back to Grandma’s house around the holidays, with colorful, nostalgic charm that just begs to sit on your countertop.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Deck Saigon in District 2 is an idyllic escape along the Saigon River that transports you away from the hustle and bustle of the city as local boats drift along the water.—
Duncan Greenfield-Turk,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Ships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ships. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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