Synonyms of convoying

convoying

verb

present participle of convoy

as in escorting

to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship

will convoy the shipment to its destination in the war zone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• escorting
• accompanying
• attending
• bringing
• seeing
• squiring
• chaperoning
• walking
• companying
• companioning
• protecting
• guiding
• guarding
• defending
• consorting
• steering
• tailing
• following
• leading
• ushering
• piloting
• associating
• tagging
• conducting
• teaming (up)
• hanging (around)
• shadowing
• hovering (over)
• palling (around)
• tagging along

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dumping
• abandoning
• deserting
• ditching
• forsaking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of convoying

During America's quasi-war with France in 1798, Talbot finally got command of his own ship, capturing several French privateers and convoying American merchant ships aboard the USS Constitution. — Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 3 July 2026

After the 41-3 loss to Iowa, the Minnesota football team had plenty of time to stew, reflect and even watch film on a group of coach busses convoying north without the company of the Floyd of Rosedale trophy. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025