CONVOY Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

convoy 1 of 2

verb

ˈkän-ˌvȯi

Definition of convoy

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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convoy

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noun

as in flotilla

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as in escort

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Using technology to convoy (or platoon) trucks was pursued with vigor during the last decade. — Richard Bishop, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022 Representatives for the protesters also testified that some police officials forwarded to convoy organizers information regarding law-enforcement tactics and operations. — Paul Vieira, WSJ, 25 Nov. 2022

Noun

Then, just ahead of first light on September 22, 2025, an RCMP convoy was spotted on the highway that isn’t on the way to anywhere else. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 The attack comes a day after a roadside bomb struck a security forces convoy in the northwestern Hangu district and killed six soldiers. — Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for convoy

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Vols' athletic director (AD), Danny White, appeared on the jumbotron with under one minute remaining in the game, urging fans to hold-off on rushing the field until Alabama players and staff members could be safely escorted to the locker room.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Her friend’s cries mixed with the sound of police car sirens before officers arrived and escorted students and staff out the building.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of escort

Noun

There’s a flotilla of yachts, but millions of have-nots, and enough homeless people to fill stadiums.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
According to Euronews, the ships belonged to the German Kriegsmarine’s Danube and Black Sea flotillas, which were intentionally sunk as German forces retreated before the advancing Soviet Red Army during the final months of World War II.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of flotilla

Noun

Iza typically paid Saavedra or his company around $100,000 per month for round-the-clock bodyguards, according to Saavedra’s plea agreement.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Miko served as a bodyguard for Michael Jackson and has worked for the late pop singer’s estate for over 30 years, according to The Guardian.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of bodyguard

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All of the sleeping quarters are situated on the lower level, where two primary bedrooms are accompanied by two guest suites and two additional guest bedrooms.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
The venerable broadcast network regained the league’s rights as part of an 11-year media deal, reviving the iconic theme song that accompanied NBA broadcasts from 1990 to 2002.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of accompany

Noun

The Mexican navy urged mariners and coastal residents to exercise extreme caution because of high waves, heavy rain and the risk of rising rivers, flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
The Coast Guard and Navy are searching the waters using multiple aircraft and boats, along with assistance from the Mexican navy.

— Mikella Schuettler, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of navy

Noun

At one point, Baugh had to leave the game when a Texas defender slammed him to the ground and knocked the wind out of him.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Suarez fought off an Atlanta defender to reach the ball in the box and flicked a lofted cross toward Berterame.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of defender

Noun

The bill had sought to sanction Russian officials, banks and a shadow fleet of tankers that keeps Russian energy moving.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Implemented as a modular kit, the CoreMotion package enables customers to rapidly integrate autonomous capabilities across new and existing vehicle fleets while reducing technical and integration risk.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of fleet

Noun

Those features could help officers reach locations that conventional patrol vehicles cannot easily access.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
The patrol vehicle’s emergency lights and sirens were activated, and the officers tried to pull over the Nissan near 44th Street and 14th Avenue.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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