DE-LIVERING Synonyms: 230 Similar and Opposite Words

delivering

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Definition of delivering next

present participle of deliver

as in saving

to free from the penalties or consequences of sin deliver us from evil

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as in rescuing

to remove from danger or harm the passengers waited for the rescue ship to come and deliver them

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as in relinquishing

to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress delivered up the ransom money

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as in providing

to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption the inn endeavors to deliver the luxuries that its well-heeled guests have come to expect

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as in handing

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another delivered the prisoners to the sheriff

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as in succeeding

to turn out as planned or desired finally, a summer blockbuster that delivers

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as in producing

to bring forth from the womb she delivered four healthy babies

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as in indulging

to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly deeply dissatisfied with his dissolute lifestyle, he resolved to deliver himself over to the ways of the Lord

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Recent Examples of delivering However, Musk is known for delivering bold statements and shifting timelines. —

Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026 Nationwide, with more than 3,000 robots delivering food between the two leading companies, the robots are gaining traction, visibility and some notoriety. —

Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026 The program, called Rx Kids, started in Flint two years ago and has grown to 29 Michigan communities — delivering nearly $24 million to more than 5,700 families. —

Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 9 Feb. 2026 The Uptown Penny Loafer Mule combines a grippy platform sole with a deep heel cup to provide optimal stability for hours-long wear, delivering the same comfort as if your foot were fully enclosed. —

Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026 Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, first sang at the Super Bowl in 2020 alongside headliners Shakira and Jennifer Lopez in Miami, delivering an unforgettable performance that showcased Latin music’s might and rising mainstream success. —

Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026 And those traditional soil tests use acids to extract phosphorus from the soil, delivering inaccurate findings of how much phosphorus plants can actually access. —

Dinesh Phuyal, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026 The challenge, however, is translating that intent into action while simultaneously delivering the rapid returns that executive leadership demands. —

Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 This model is delivering poor outcomes for both employers and job seekers. —

CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026

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The administration says this is a cost-saving solution for Americans at a time when rising energy bills are causing concern around the country.

— Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
While putting a chair in a parking spot may seem like a simple gesture, saving spaces has created friction among residents.

— Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026