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
Emily D'alessandro, CBS News, 25 Dec. 2021
There are two types of pieces—armies and fleets—which can typically only do three things: move, hold still, or support another piece to move or hold (fleets can also convoy with armies to move them across bodies of water).
—William Herkewitz, Popular Mechanics, 29 Sep. 2020
Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
At around the same time, a Red Cross convoy carrying several dozen released Palestinian prisoners left Israel's Ofer prison.
—Wafaa Shurafa, arkansasonline.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Verb
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
There are two types of pieces—armies and fleets—which can typically only do three things: move, hold still, or support another piece to move or hold (fleets can also convoy with armies to move them across bodies of water).
—William Herkewitz, Popular Mechanics, 29 Sep. 2020
Noun
After an altercation with the villagers, the convoy left and came under fire from a neighboring village that left 16 government fighters dead.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
At around the same time, a Red Cross convoy carrying several dozen released Palestinian prisoners left Israel's Ofer prison.
—Wafaa Shurafa, arkansasonline.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convoy
Verb
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The apparent fan made critical comments Wednesday about the press, according to People and BBC News, and Harry was escorted out of the courtroom.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Thousands of workers were fired and escorted out of their buildings by security.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Pentagon extended the deployment of the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier strike group and ordered a second flotilla to the Middle East, Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed Tuesday.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The profile of the activist — Ramón Saúl Sánchez, known for leading protest flotillas to Cuba — was scrapped.—
Frances Robles,
New York Times,
24 Mar. 2025
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Chelsea gets killed in the crossfire, and a couple of the bodyguards end up taking what appear to be fatal gunshot wounds as well.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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Then a firefight ensues with Jim’s bodyguards, that ends with two of the bodyguards dead and Chelsea and Rick shot.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The fact sheet accompanying the order is wide-ranging: a policy aimed at correcting global imbalances, restoring manufacturing, reshoring supply chains, confronting non-market economies, and ensuring the defense industrial base is no longer dependent on foreign adversaries.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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Fascination has accompanied each of Altuve’s first six starts in left field.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Other key neutrals are navy (especially paired with crimson), olive (for a pop of nostalgic color) and gray and black.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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Shortly after Russia launched its full-scale invasion three years ago, its navy ships came within 15 miles of Ukraine’s coast, close enough to fire at it directly.—
Constant Méheut,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Yaya’s defenders argue that she, and others recently evicted from Taiwan, are being selectively prosecuted.—
Eryk Michael Smith,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 21-year-old has started in 74 games this season and become a rugged on-ball defender in his first season.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For example, the downing of Mali’s Akinci immediately constituted the loss of 50 percent of Bamako’s tiny fleet.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The first-stage booster flew for the 21st time, one of four boosters with more than 20 flights among the SpaceX fleet.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
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Belle Isle police officer Jacob Tapia was injured on April 3 after Paula Hernandez Lazaro crashed into his patrol vehicle after failing to yield while making a left turn.—
Elizabeth Pritchett,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Word of the decision comes as Probation Commissioner Juanita Holmes is facing union criticism for replacing officers’ shields with a new design that mimics those worn by NYPD patrol officers.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Convoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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