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
Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2025
In 1943 the destroyer USS Laffey launched from Maine and began escorting convoys across the Atlantic the following year.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 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
On Wednesday, a U.N. convoy tried to reach the site but encountered Israeli troops opening fire on people.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2025
In 1943 the destroyer USS Laffey launched from Maine and began escorting convoys across the Atlantic the following year.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 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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During the unprecedented China's naval circumnavigation of Australia, which took place from mid-February to early March, it was reported that the flotilla, consisting of a destroyer, a frigate, and a replenishment ship, likely deployed with a nuclear-powered submarine.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the relatively calm, turquoise seas of the Ionian Sea, flotilla yacht charters are great for family and friends seeking easygoing sailing between islands, including Corfu, Lefkas, and Paxos.—
Helen Iatrou,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Round-the-clock protection could require as many as 20 bodyguards working rotating shifts, according to two former FBI officials familiar with security details.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the space of a few minutes, five people are shot and killed at the resort: Jim, Jim’s bodyguards, Chelsea, and Rick.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Those signs, accompanied by a menacing growl and a hard stare often suggest that the dog is feeling threatened.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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But those launches are usually accompanied by airspace and maritime warning notices to ensure pilots and sailors steer clear of the test.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy both joined the navy, aware that fine military records would support their political aspirations; the relationship between the two men, moving from mutual respect to bitter rivalry, is one of the book’s stronger story lines.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Chinese navy has two aircraft carriers in active service, while a third is expected to be operational in the first half of 2025, according to the Pentagon.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 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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The line’s new U.S. flagship – designed with American guests in mind – is home to the largest Yacht Club in the line’s fleet.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Amazon highlights its use of Shipment Zero to reduce emissions from package deliveries and its ongoing build-out of an electric delivery fleet.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The person who was killed hit the patrol vehicle from behind and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2025
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Then, Abby goes on patrol and just so happens to run into Joel and convinces him and Dina to come back to the lodge.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Convoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoy. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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