Thesaurus results for DELIVERY

delivery

noun

di-ˈli-v(ə-)rē

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as in release

a freeing from an obligation or responsibility the school bell signaled our delivery from the tortures of math class

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as in childbirth

the act or process of giving birth to children her second delivery took only three hours

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Recent Examples of delivery Mothers identified in the hospital's labor and delivery department receive prepared meals and can shop for ingredients to supplement those meals. —

Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026 Things are easier nowadays, with grocery and medicine deliveries at the click of a button. —

Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026 Most leading brands offer free delivery and white glove services, which are helpful notes since mattresses are already a pretty expensive purchase. —

Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026 Reportedly, the first delivery of the satellites is expected in fiscal year 2029. —

Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for delivery

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Traipsing down the Hollywood Farmers Market with giant heads of lettuce and overgrown bouquets feels not only like release, but also resistance and resilience.

— Elisa Wouk Almino Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The release of the subpoena comes as speculation about a federal investigation has ratcheted up within City Hall over the last year.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026