convoys 1 of 2

verb

Definition of convoysnext
present tense third-person singular of convoy
as in escorts
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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convoys

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noun

plural of convoy
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as in flotillas

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as in defenders

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  1. defenders
  2. accompanies
  3. fleets
  4. bodyguards
  5. observers
Noun
  • But so far Ukrainian defenders have been able to hold out, in part because of the deadly effectiveness of Ukraine's drone pilots.
    Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Caruso has long been one of the league's best point-of-attack defenders.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of defenders
Verb
  • However, the surge in tourism often accompanies bustling crowds, especially in peak seasons.
    Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • This time around, Madea accompanies her friend Eileen (Anna Maria Horsford) to a small, rural town to visit the latter's daughter, Lacey (Tika Sumpter).
    Cydney Lee and Kevin Jacobsen Published, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of accompanies
Noun
  • Transitioning to electric or solar-powered fleets, optimizing delivery routes to minimize fuel consumption, and partnering with carriers committed to green logistics are all impactful strategies.
    Rhett Power, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Similarly, airlines like United and Alaska have increased the number of premium economy, business, and first-class seats across their fleets.
    Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of fleets
Noun
  • Her bodyguards and parents followed behind.
    Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Thompson was alone and did not have bodyguards, police said.
    Anthony Izaguirre, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of bodyguards
Noun
  • But attacking players often experience lulls — just ask the three keen observers of this game picked out by the television cameras, all of whom must have nodded in appreciation of Sarr’s menacing performance.
    Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Within Iran, however, officials and observers appear divided.
    Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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