convoyed

past tense of convoy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for convoyed
Verb
  • Adorni’s private life first drew scrutiny in March when his wife, who doesn’t work in government, accompanied him on the presidential aircraft for a conference in New York.
    Clara Preve, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
  • This time, Russell’s cello would be accompanied by organ, tenor saxophone, trombone, guitar, and, crucially and unusually, a drummer and two percussionists.
    Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • But when the ground shakes, the lights flicker and the dancers feel the coming of Old Deuteronomy, Buteau and Peppermint are escorted offstage to spend the rest of the show snapping their fans as audience members.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026
  • Police escorted the woman to her unit, but asked permission to enter, saying a sweatshirt related to the shooting was in her apartment.
    Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
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“Convoyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoyed. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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