weigh (anchor)

Definition of weigh (anchor)next
as in to embark

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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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