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
Jerry Perez, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026
When their convoy is brutally ambushed, Amber is forced to put her life in Tibor’s hands.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Jan. 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
The trip technically started in the capital city of Rihayd, and our convoy of roughly 10 Defender 110s (stock but decked out with rooftop tents) made its way from Hail down to Al Ula, with my trip concluding in Jeddah.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026
When their convoy is brutally ambushed, Amber is forced to put her life in Tibor’s hands.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convoy
Verb
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Taylor, 58, was placed under arrest and escorted off the court in a wild scene.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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During my visit, a host escorted me through off-limits corridors and underground tunnels that keep the massive resort running smoothly.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After World War I, the US Navy operated the Yangtze Patrol, a flotilla of gunboats that protected American interests – including missionaries and oil companies – inside China during a lengthy period of warlordism and instability.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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However, the Australian admiral cautioned that the Chinese naval flotilla's direction, purpose and intent remain unclear.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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But as Duterte’s father, Vicente, had increasingly gravitated toward Malacañang, his son hung out with the family bodyguards—and crafted the persona of a rough-talking bugoy, or hoodlum, in his native Bisayan tongue.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The bodyguard choker is a stylish accessory made of faux leather featuring the lady Bey charm and adjustable buckle fastener for a personalized fit.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Equally indulgent is the flâneur suite that is accompanied by a palatial terrace complete with a Japanese garden with a soaking tub overlooking the New York skyline.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Find our accompanying Bad Bunny essay here, and all the rest of our essays and podcasts related to the list here.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Whether worn with jeans or leggings or styled with a coordinating navy sweater à la Longoria, this transitional top is sure to become a standout staple in your wardrobe.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The focus will be on classic styles, with both peak and notched lapels, as well as classic colors such as dark blue and deep navy.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sending Schroder and Ellis to Cleveland in exchange for Hunter alleviates the logjam in the backcourt while adding size, length and another versatile defender to the frontcourt alongside Keegan Murray.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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No extra defender to erase mistakes.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Foremost, there is the recent play of starting center Bam Adebayo, who simply proved too fleet and agile for Vucevic to contain Thursday night, closing with 20 points and 12 rebounds.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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The ongoing investigation will look into the behavior of the vehicles in school zones and neighboring areas, especially during normal school pick-up and drop-off times, as well as whether the fleet is adhering to posted speed limits.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bovino joined the Border Patrol in 1996 and was named chief patrol agent of the El Centro Sector of Southern California in 2020, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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Today, his office oversees full-service patrol, investigations, warrant and civil divisions, a 400-bed facility and nearly 200 employees.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Convoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoy. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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