ship (out)

Definition of ship (out)next
as in to sail
to travel on water in a vessel after college he decide to ship out on a tramp steamer and see the world

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  • Dozens of VLCCs are sailing from the South China Sea and across the Indian Ocean toward the United Arab Emirates ports, where at least 30 ships were already at anchor, according to maritime intelligence firm Windward on Wednesday.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 17 June 2026
  • Russia’s defense ministry said the crew fired warning shots several hundred yards in front of the yacht, which appeared to be sailing on a collision course with the vessel.
    Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
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  • Be mindful of weather conditions when boating or kayaking.
    Katherine Lawless, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
  • The fire department said the eight other people in the boating party returned in the last two boats that had remained upright.
    Paula Wethington, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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“Ship (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ship%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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