EMBARK Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

embark

verb

Definition of embark

as in to launch

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launch
sail

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as in to get (on)

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Recent Examples of embark The film followed the trials of a struggling keyboardist who gets hold of a magical synthesizer, only to lose it and embark on a picaresque journey to get it back. — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026 In reality, the upper chamber could embark on recess as early as this week until after the elections. — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026 Following the bands Louder Than Life show, Knocked Loose will embark on a North American Fall Tour, with special guests Denzel Curry and Superheaven Boundaries. — Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Sep. 2026 More than a decade in the making, The Optimist began when producer Jeanine Thomas met Heller in 2014 and spent considerable time with him before deciding to embark on this passion project. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embark

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launch

Verb

The Houthis launched one of their biggest attacks since hostilities restarted on Thursday, attacking across at least 20 locations.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
The trial began in July and is one of several studies launched to find some protection and another way of at least slowing the outbreak.

— CONSTANT SAME BAGALWA, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of launch

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