as in boat
a large craft for travel by water
a cruise ship plying the warm waters of the Caribbean
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as in to send
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 ship
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Many guests already thought Oceania was only for adults because there were so few kids aboard many of its ships, Chief Commercial Officer Nathan Hickman told USA Today.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
They were shipped to retailers Kroger and Giant Eagle.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ship
Noun
After telling his story to the ship's captain (Lars Mikkelsen), Victor is confronted by the Creature, now emerged from the sea.
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For the various builds for the Shakespeare family house, the attic and the Globes, Crombie had 20 tons of oak wood beams shipped in from France.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for ship
Noun
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Exploring by boat or paddleboard is also a great way to find hidden areas that feel like your own private beach.—
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As for the Lady Kate, Furrer said the 110-foot boat stopped cruising at the beginning of the pandemic.—
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The conference had sent at least one team to the championship game for eight straight years prior to the 2022 season, but the NIL era seems to have brought about newfound parity in college football.—
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Deputies and search-and-rescue teams responded to the scene after two survivors, identified as Ian Laing and Patrick Leslie, were able to send a distress call using a Garmin satellite device, officials said.—
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The program includes live bands and DJs on select sailings and routes, with performances typically held on larger vessels where space allows for small stage setups.—
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The vessel had previously sailed from Venezuela and returned to the region, Reuters reported, attributing the statement to an industry source with direct knowledge of the matter.—
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To safely transport your new baby home from the hospital, consider the Peg Perego City Loop Infant Car Seat & Stroller Combo, which comes with a stroller and is 20% off.—
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Airlines transport about 35% of global trade by value but only about 1% of world trade by volume, according to the trade group International Air Transport Association.—
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They were transported to the USS Iwo Jima warship before being flown to New York to face criminal charges.—
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Colorado’s struggles with the power play has been a season-long theme, the one leak in a warship that has dominated opponents in all other phases.—
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“Ship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ship. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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