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
CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Meghan, 44, and Harry, 41, skipped a traditional airport photo op, instead departing in a convoy of vehicles without stopping to pose for the press.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 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
Two Mexican investigators also were killed in the crash, which Mexican authorities said occurred while the convoy was returning from an operation to destroy drug labs of criminal groups.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Meghan, 44, and Harry, 41, skipped a traditional airport photo op, instead departing in a convoy of vehicles without stopping to pose for the press.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convoy
Verb
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He was escorted by law enforcement at all times, the hospital said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Two men had allegedly escorted a store employee to the store’s office at gunpoint, beat her up to the point of bleeding and facial injuries and demanded access to the cash register and searched the victim’s purse.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nearly a year ago, Israel foiled a previous flotilla from reaching Gaza.—
Lincoln Anderson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Last October, Israeli forces stopped the GSF's previous flotilla from reaching Gaza, arresting and deporting more than 470 people, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At five o’clock Michael returns from a day of rehearsal, flanked by a personal bodyguard and his CBS Records chaperone and appointment-maker, Steve Manning.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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Titled Close Protection, the romantic thriller, co-created by Georgaris and Fox and to be written by Georgaris, is about an American bodyguard protecting a British princess.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hundreds of Russian drones were descending, each the size of a Jet Ski, accompanied by more than a dozen missiles.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The current show and the accompanying catalog are organized thematically rather than chronologically.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On that occasion the navy boarded vessels and detained hundreds including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Melania wore a double-breasted crepe suit from American designer Adam Lippes, who also designed her navy-and-ivory ensemble for the president's second inauguration ceremony last year.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At 6-9, 325, Burke is a massive player who looks to overwhelm defenders on every snap.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Because a defender never touched him, the ball was awarded to the Battlehawks.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Bush, commissioned in 2009, is the newest of 10 Nimitz-class aircraft carriers in the US fleet.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Safety fears could slow China’s robotaxi rollout China’s robotaxi fleet may almost triple this year compared to 2025, though customer resistance could hinder its rollout, analysts said.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol posted photos to social media of the damage to its patrol vehicles for Troop D, which includes Greene County.—
Marta Mieze,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Zarzuela said the investigation involved patrol officers and detectives, leading to 37-year-old Gioacchino Esposito being identified as a suspect, according to Zarzuela.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Convoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoy. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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