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
Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2025
The convoy passed through the neighborhood, revving their engines for Robert and showing him respect.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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
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Verb
The National Disaster Management Authority said a convoy carrying response teams was en route to the affected areas in Kunar.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2025
The convoy passed through the neighborhood, revving their engines for Robert and showing him respect.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convoy
Verb
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Adcock is shown walking away while escorted by a guard.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
14 Sep. 2025
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After the plane touched down, a motorcade stood ready to escort Kirk's casket to Hansen Mortuary Chapel near Seventh Street and Northern Avenue.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Three levels down, visitors can peer all the way up through the saltwater and the flotilla of fish thanks to a huge oculus — a 31-foot-wide angled porthole — at the tank’s bottom.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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What To Know Early on Tuesday, a flotilla of ships from the Philippine Coast Guard and Fisheries Bureau approached Scarborough Shoal to deliver supplies to local fishermen.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His bodyguard didn’t say anything to him.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Elsewhere, Lauren Sanchez was followed around by a bodyguard, Karen Elson and her daughter Scarlett White posed, and Iman and stylist Jason Bolden were deep in a laughing fit.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The arrival was accompanied by a performance from the Household Cavalry band, whose musicians wore ornate state dress uniforms originally designed in the 1600s and woven with pure gold thread.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Agnès Varda Award is accompanied by a grant for mentoring aspiring film artists.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This Universal Thread bag has lookalike double faux leather handles, is made of durable nylon-like fabric, comes in multiple colors, including classic navy and cream, and has interior pockets for organization.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Italian driver Fabio Barone set a new speed record for a quite unusual yet dangerous challenge – driving a race car at the fastest speed on the flight deck of a navy ship.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Salloi also called out the officiating crew for missing — at minimum — a yellow card for a tackle from Real Salt Lake defender Noel Caliskan, who appeared to make contact above Salloi’s ankle.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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Slot offered the defender an explanation as the player exited the pitch and while the Hungary international did not look too pleased with the decision, there seemed to be a level of understanding.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Through the FlyHouse marketplace, available on its app, consumers have access to a fleet of thousands of aircraft, available for global travel, that are available for immediate booking with instant pricing.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The order identifies 118 new vessels as being part of this shadow fleet.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Russia and China recently completed their first joint submarine patrol of the Asia-Pacific.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The patrol confirmed his death.—
Kathy McCormack,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Convoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoy. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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