as in to escort
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
will convoy the shipment to its destination in the war zone
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Recent Examples of convoy
Fox News, 23 Feb. 2022
New Glasgow's town crier James Stewart recounted the story: During World War I, Halifax ported ships that were getting ready to convoy across the Atlantic.
—Emily D'alessandro, CBS News, 25 Dec. 2021
Stephen Smith, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Just seconds after clearing the convoy to proceed, the tower attempted to wave the lead truck off its collision course.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The message came as thousands of truckers are expected to convoy from various locations to the nation's capital.
—Fox News, 23 Feb. 2022
New Glasgow's town crier James Stewart recounted the story: During World War I, Halifax ported ships that were getting ready to convoy across the Atlantic.
—Emily D'alessandro, CBS News, 25 Dec. 2021
Noun
In the summer of 1917, six United States Coast Guard cutters were sent overseas on convoy duty for the war, and the Tampa was the only one that never returned.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Just seconds after clearing the convoy to proceed, the tower attempted to wave the lead truck off its collision course.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convoy
Verb
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The disruptive passenger was escorted off the aircraft and issued a no-fly ban by Qantas, according to The Guardian and 9 News.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Espada and an athletic trainer met Altuve at the top step of the dugout and escorted him to the team’s clubhouse.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Noun
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The notion advanced by France and Britain, in particular, that a European flotilla should exercise a role only when the shooting is definitively over, is futile.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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The flotilla’s latest attempt to reach Gaza comes less than a year after Israeli authorities foiled a previous effort by the group.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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On May 14, 2026, The Daily Mail published a photo of Swift’s bodyguard was seen outside her New York City apartment, carrying a Stella McCartney white garment bag and tote bag.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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Her two bodyguards were not with her when the incident took place, according to police in Machala, which is the capital of El Oro province bordering Peru.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Turning my head, sitting, breathing—they all were accompanied by lightning strikes diffused through my body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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These initiatives reflect the massive adoption of AI that should be accompanied by guarding the state residents against the serious risk of hallucination.—
Mohamed Suliman,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
Noun
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On Monday, the Israeli navy stopped 41 boats from the flotilla in international waters off Cyprus and detained those on board.—
Natalie Melzer,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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While Moore’s navy shade is no longer available on Larroudé’s site, the collaboration silhouette is still listed in black patent and silver specchio for $490.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Tari Eason is an excellent defender who plays with a ton of energy and can be dangerous when his shot is falling.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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On most plays, Division III defenders couldn’t even stay close.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The fiscal year 2027 update, released May 12, calls for a fleet of 450 vessels by 2031, consisting of 299 warships, 68 auxiliary ships, and 83 unmanned robotic vessels.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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In a statement, Lee Gordon, a spokesperson for Brunswick Corporation, which owns Freedom Boat Club, where the boat was docked, confirmed to PEOPLE that the vessel was part of its fleet.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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In addition to drug trafficking and money laundering, this mysterious criminal group has been linked to incidents where police investigators or border patrol agents were bribed, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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Calls can free up patrol officers for those that are more urgent or require human interaction.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Convoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoy. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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