CONVOY Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

convoy 1 of 2

verb

ˈkän-ˌvȯi

Definition of convoy

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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convoy

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noun

as in flotilla

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as in escort

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Using technology to convoy (or platoon) trucks was pursued with vigor during the last decade. — Richard Bishop, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022 Representatives for the protesters also testified that some police officials forwarded to convoy organizers information regarding law-enforcement tactics and operations. — Paul Vieira, WSJ, 25 Nov. 2022

Noun

Sky have two production units who move around the country broadcasting games, all of which fit into a small convoy of trucks. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 In April 2003, Shaffer, who was born in Oakland, Maryland, became the first member of the Maryland National Guard to lead a convoy into Baghdad, according to a display at the museum. — Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for convoy

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Furthermore, all guests with disabilities will be taken care of and escorted by a lodge host to any of the areas on site, from the restaurant to the swimming pool.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The retaliation begins outside the chapel, where Ellen uses her bow to quietly pick off the guard escorting the hostages, allowing the women to escape and seize his weapons.

— Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of escort

Noun

There’s a flotilla of yachts, but millions of have-nots, and enough homeless people to fill stadiums.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
According to Euronews, the ships belonged to the German Kriegsmarine’s Danube and Black Sea flotillas, which were intentionally sunk as German forces retreated before the advancing Soviet Red Army during the final months of World War II.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of flotilla

Noun

Iza typically paid Saavedra or his company around $100,000 per month for round-the-clock bodyguards, according to Saavedra’s plea agreement.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Miko served as a bodyguard for Michael Jackson and has worked for the late pop singer’s estate for over 30 years, according to The Guardian.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of bodyguard

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Celebrity guests accompany the contestants, ideally helping and not hindering them, to an all-or-nothing final, where one test decides everything, including the true identity of the player.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
According to this order, the prisoner is informed of the president's decision in person by the commandant, who is accompanied by a chaplain and, if available, a defense attorney.

— Meagan Harris, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of accompany

Noun

For fall, oxblood, navy, bronze, or dove gray worked into the waterline can offer the same unexpected jolt.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Suits that do sell tend to be formal, many in navy or a light monochrome for summer, and tuxedos, whereas 10 years ago, chalk stripes and Glen plaid were popular.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of navy

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Assistant federal defender Stephen Ferrell, the attorney for Christa Pike, said in a Sunday interview with Jake Tapper on CNN’s State of the Union that his client remains unconscious and intubated in a Nashville hospital.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
Quiñonez’s teammates regard her as an above-average, highly aggressive defender, but assertive defense and foul trouble are often synonymous in college basketball.

— Jake McCreven, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of defender

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The department also improved its emergency response fleet by upgrading fire engines, ladder trucks and ambulances.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
When delivery of the additional aircraft is complete (set for the end of 2026), Taiwan will then operate a fleet of more than 200 or so.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of fleet

Noun

Two Dominican Republic Navy patrol boats arrived to help offload the people from the sinking vessel, the Coast Guard said.

— David Goodhue October 6, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Four officers from the traffic unit were moved into vacant positions in regular patrol and investigative units, and their former positions in traffic were eliminated.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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