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
Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
Ukrainian officials said the convoy was a routine transfer by road because the war had rendered airspace too dangerous.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 31 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
With his son along for the ride, Luis shows strangers photos of the missing girl, joining a few of them on a convoy to the next party.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
Ukrainian officials said the convoy was a routine transfer by road because the war had rendered airspace too dangerous.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convoy
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One third of Ireland’s gas stations are without supply, police are escorting convoys of oil trucks, and several of the country’s highways remain closed amid protests over rising fuel prices caused by the war in the Middle East.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Natasha Lyonne is continuing to call out those who escorted her off a plane Tuesday night after a red-eye flight incident following the Euphoria season 3 premiere.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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The 39-day stretch will also include the city’s annual Pride March and celebrations and Sail4th250 — a massive flotilla of tall ships that will sail down the East River to coincide with the country’s Semiquincentennial.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 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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Spanning several decades, the film tracks Frank's evolution from truck driver to trusted gunman for crime boss Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) and bodyguard for the infamous Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino).—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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The video shows Robinson, also known as Mike King, and Crockett's other bodyguards allegedly assaulting two men at a public event while Dallas police officers appeared to stand by, refusing to intervene.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Noble families, Orlandi tells his students, sometimes hired musicians to accompany their amateur efforts.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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In the accompanying photo, Fleetwood and his new bride, Elizabeth Jordan lean into one another, cheekily posing behind Fleetwood's upheld fedora.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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Meghan wore a dark navy dress paired with black Dior heels, while Harry coordinated in a navy suit, white shirt and black shoes.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Painting the front door a fresh seasonal color — sage, navy, soft black or coral — is one of the easiest ways to update your home’s exterior.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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As the pandemic set in, Garrison occasionally drove downtown in his Cadillac and met with Claude Kelly, the public defender, in his deserted office.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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In the 11th minute, SDFC threatened to take a 2-0 lead when Valakari split a pair of Minnesota defenders before blasting a low attempt from the top of the box.—
Kyle Kensing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Planet operates a fleet of around 150 satellites that photograph most of Earth's landmasses on a daily basis.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 2003, the shuttle fleet took a two-year break after Columbia broke up on its return trip to Earth.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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The suspects then collided with a second patrol vehicle at the intersection of Pear Avenue and Shoreline Boulevard, according to police.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Both commercial trucks were traveling in the same direction, and it’s not yet known what caused the crash, state patrol officials said in the release.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Convoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoy. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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