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
Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
When their transport convoy is ambushed, the two are forced to run while being shackled to each other and need to work together to reach their destination alive and on time.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 Mar. 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
The full convoy was transporting around 30 tons of aid, including food, medicine, hygiene products and solar panels.
—Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
When their transport convoy is ambushed, the two are forced to run while being shackled to each other and need to work together to reach their destination alive and on time.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convoy
Verb
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After a seamless check-in process with the front-desk staffers stationed in the stylish Library Lounge, I was escorted to my room, which had north- and west-facing windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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European defense officials are also in advanced discussions to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz once the war ends, sources told the New York Times.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Simpson returned fire with four missiles of its own, disabling the Iranian boat, before it was finished off by gunfire from the US flotilla.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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Adler said that both the flotilla that traveled to Gaza and the one heading to Cuba share several supporters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Three more San Francisco police officers were assigned to Mayor Daniel Lurie’s security detail last month, a few weeks after a street altercation involving one of Lurie’s bodyguards, according to a memo obtained by the Chronicle.—
David Hernandez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
1 Apr. 2026
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The mayor, her husband and bodyguards rushed quickly through the front door and, avoiding the elevator, walked up four flights of stairs to apartment #416.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And those who know Gilbert & Sullivan’s repertoire will be thrilled with the accompanying concert of G&S favorites.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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An isolated severe storm is possible with pea to half dollar sized hail accompanied by strong downburst winds.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The once-largest navy in the world had to borrow a warship from Germany to fulfill its NATO obligations to patrol the North Atlantic.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Chinese navy is the world’s largest by hull count, with a battle force of more than 370 ships and submarines and more than 140 major surface combatants.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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With the Heat continuing to play small, Siakam was able to shoot over smaller defenders, including an easy jumper over Davion Mitchell, who’s eight inches shorter at an even six feet.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the 72nd minute, Dudinha, who finished with two assists, stole the ball from Chicago and passed it to Barcenas, who, while moving to her left, delivered a brilliant backheel to her right to evade two defenders.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the 1900s the District Messenger Service, competing with the Post Office’s Express Messenger Service, employed a fleet of message boys who would deliver and wait for your answer.—
Hermione Lee,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Neighborhood Restaurant Partners Florida closed nine restaurants in 2025 and five during the first quarter of 2026, bringing its fleet down to 53 locations, which will be up for grabs in a bankruptcy sale slated for mid-May.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In drills, Taiwan has rehearsed repelling a seaborne assault with drones, fast patrol craft, mobile Hsiung Feng anti-ship missiles and Marine Corps teams.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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During the chase, a deputy got out of his patrol vehicle to try to deploy stop sticks in the truck's path, but the driver rammed the deputy's vehicle.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Convoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoy. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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