escorted

VERB

act as a companion, guard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accompany bring carry drag guide protect steer usher

STRONG

attend bear chaperon company conduct convoy date direct lead partner pilot route see shepherd show squire

WEAK

consort with go with take out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon leave

STRONG

ignore neglect refuse

WEAK

desert drop lose maroon

Example Sentences

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escorted

The research vessel was escorted by a Chinese coast guard ship and a fishing boat that is part of China's maritime militia, Wang said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

Video taken after Jando’s arrest shows him being escorted in handcuffs by a squad of Mexican commandos.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

Viral clips showed RFK Jr. being quickly escorted away by protection officers, leaving Hines behind.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

The couple, who have been married for 59 years, returned to their house for the first time on Sunday, escorted by the fire service.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

Behind them, but not with them, came a stagecoach escorted by four or five horsemen.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios