embark

1
as in to launch

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2
as in to get (on)

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Recent Examples of embark The historic milestone is one NASA has been building toward ever since the Parker Solar Probe embarked in 2018 on a mission to study the sun's outer atmosphere. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024 Heading into the new year, tech stocks face a new White House administration in a little more than three weeks, and a Federal Reserve that’s embarked on a more sluggish policy of lower interest rates after the most aggressive tightening period in a generation. Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024 The Wolves then embarked upon a furious 10-0 run to cut the lead before ultimately winning the game on an Anthony Edwards step-back 3-pointer with 23 seconds remaining. Rahat Huq, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024 After embarking on an exhilarating adventure through Tanzania, my three-night stay at the JW Marriott Nairobi provided a peaceful place to relax and recharge. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for embark 

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“Embark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embark. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.

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