as in escorting
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 convoying
After the 41-3 loss to Iowa, the Minnesota football team had plenty of time to stew, reflect and even watch film on a group of coach busses convoying north without the company of the Floyd of Rosedale trophy.
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convoying
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After an hour in the lounge, the staff began escorting us to the train.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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In photos of the arrest, authorities can be seen escorting suspect Kyle Wagner from an apartment building in Minneapolis.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Diehard fans, Mastromartino said, can alleviate the emotional stress accompanying a loss by controlling their viewing environment.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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An accompanying video set to high-energy rock-dance music shows Maxima smiling in green army fatigues before jumping into a pool, then rock climbing in a helmet.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Convoying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoying. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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