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
Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
A day before that attack, a World Food Program aid convoy was targeted.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 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 agents were not boxed in by a convoy.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
A day before that attack, a World Food Program aid convoy was targeted.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convoy
Verb
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Sellier eventually gave a thumbs-up and was escorted off the ice in a stretcher.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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As the man accused of gunning down Beech Grove Police Department Officer Brian Elliott was escorted into court, the handcuffs snapped around his wrist held quiet significance.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Trump has referred to aircraft carriers and their accompanying destroyers as armadas and flotillas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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Nearing midnight, a VIP section was created, behind which Jack Harlow soon solemnly sat with some friends, a bodyguard standing watch.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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When, at my photographer’s request, the president approaches the window of his office to open the blinds, his bodyguard lurches forward to close them.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And Nazgul, the Czechoslovakian wolfdog who joined the women’s cross-country sprint and accompanied the athletes across the finish line.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Melling rode along with them as a passenger in the pillion seat that gives the film its name, and accompanied some of them to Cambridge Pride.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Glossy navy crocodile, deep browns and patent black show up in the collection, with versatile spring-ready silhouettes including the new Jamie Mule, Mona Boot and Anok Sling 55.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hansson said experts believe that after serving in the navy, the ship was sunk around 1640 to use as a foundation for a new bridge to the island of Kastellholmen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In a first-half highlight, Phoebe Dummer stole the ball at mid-poll and outraced two defenders to score for a 4-1 lead with 27 seconds left.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Williams showed off her impressive shot making with multiple pull-up jumpers over defenders while Miles got downhill to get TCU back in the game.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The two bases have long served as crucial overseas US military staging posts for operations far from home, with Diego Garcia a key airfield for the US’ heavy bomber fleet.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Researchers say the work could help extend service life, reduce maintenance demands, and improve energy efficiency in future rail fleets.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Because the crash happened not far from one of the department’s precincts, officers on routine patrol were able to get to the scene almost immediately, Chatham County police said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Tuesday night, the deputy was responding to a call for service when a tree fell onto the patrol vehicle.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Convoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoy. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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