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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weigh (anchor)
embark
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After spending the day in Seward, guests can embark on a cruise to see Kenai Fjords' coastal rain forests, glaciers, and—typically—wildlife such as puffins, seals, and whales.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026 -
To support the album, Lamb of God will embark on a North American tour this spring that features support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit for an Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Weigh (anchor).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh%20%28anchor%29. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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