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
Matt Dutile, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2025
The Biden administration warned that Israel’s targeting of Palestinian police officers was adding to the chaos in Gaza and leaving humanitarian aid convoys vulnerable to looting.
—Raf Sanchez, NBC News, 29 Jan. 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
Family-friendly Offerings There were no children on our ship, though there were on another Nour et Nil ship in our convoy.
—Matt Dutile, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2025
The Biden administration warned that Israel’s targeting of Palestinian police officers was adding to the chaos in Gaza and leaving humanitarian aid convoys vulnerable to looting.
—Raf Sanchez, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convoy
Verb
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In one of the videos, a man, who identified himself as a veteran, loudly confronted Edwards before being escorted out of the town hall by officers.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The duo will be escorted back by astronauts who flew up on a rescue mission on SpaceX last September alongside two empty seats reserved for Wilmore and Williams on the return leg.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Boyers mentioned the presence of a crew transfer vessel, which helped facilitate the rescue operation, followed by a flotilla of ambulances to retrieve any survivors.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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The invasion, in which the proverbial Jose Gasparilla sails into the convention center basin with Ye Mystic Krewe and a flotilla of boats, goes from 11:30am-1pm.—
Kathryn Varn,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Security firms saw a surge in inquiries, yet executive protection isn't just about bodyguards and armored cars anymore.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Health mentor, life coach, bodyguard, waiter, whatever.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Chastened by the nationalistic fervor that accompanied the victory over Austria, the Diet capitulated.—
Christine Adams / Made by History,
TIME,
13 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Andrew Hoppin/Portal Media The wet bar is accompanied by a cozy conversation space alongside the kitchen.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For today’s Wales v England match in Cardiff, however, the Princess wore the polar opposite of a headline-generating look: a navy, military-style coat over a classic black turtleneck.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Chinese military, which has the largest navy in the world thanks to its world-beating shipbuilding industry, did not send any of its aircraft carriers to sea.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Free agency’s pathway to the draft Joel M. asks (via Bluesky): Free agency sets Carolina up to take a pass rushing edge defender in the first round, but how will Carolina seek to address the WR position?—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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Before going public with his abuse claims in 2013, Robson was one of Jackson’s most vociferous defenders, denying the pop star had ever behaved inappropriately and serving as a key defense witness in Jackson’s 2005 child molestation trial.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In addition to seeking damages for the plaintiffs, the lawsuit seeks to impose on Bumble Bee a list of nine requirements for its supply fleet, such as minimum rest requirements, safety and first-aid training, and the end of using transshipments.—
Alex Riggins,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Currently over 50% of KLM’s fleet of long haul aircraft offer these features with the percentage increasing as new aircraft replace older models.—
Michele Robson,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Eight people died in a Kansas highway pileup involving at least 50 vehicles, according to the state highway patrol.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Across four counties in Missouri, at least 11 people have died, the state’s highway patrol said on social media in its late morning aftermath update.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Convoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoy. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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