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as in salvation
the saving from danger or evil
the farmers prayed for deliverance from the drought
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as in verdict
a position arrived at after consideration
the jury's deliverance shocked the courtroom
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Recent Examples of deliverance
Shove some sweet deliverance in their stocking, or treat them to a holiday tin of Tom’s Perfect 10.
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Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Nov. 2025
Some deliverance followed: Rising accounted for 6,421 total yards and 58 total touchdowns across the 2021 and 2022 college football campaigns, leading the Utes to consecutive Rose Bowl appearances.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
What ensues from that attraction sets One Battle After Another on its years-spanning odyssey of deliverance and reprisal.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2025
When his many debts and checkered past start to catch up with him, Doyle encounters a kindred spirit who may hold the key to his deliverance.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
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Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Nov. 2025
Some deliverance followed: Rising accounted for 6,421 total yards and 58 total touchdowns across the 2021 and 2022 college football campaigns, leading the Utes to consecutive Rose Bowl appearances.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
What ensues from that attraction sets One Battle After Another on its years-spanning odyssey of deliverance and reprisal.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2025
When his many debts and checkered past start to catch up with him, Doyle encounters a kindred spirit who may hold the key to his deliverance.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliverance
Noun
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Together, the two men battle the forces of evil, each other, and their own demons on the path to salvation.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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With Spoelstra shaking up his starting lineup, the Heat found salvation through 19 points from Norman Powell and 18 from Tyler Herro , as well as 17 points and 10 rebounds from Bam Adebayo and 13 points and 11 rebounds from Kel’el Ware.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the end, though, what made the verdict remarkable was the relative ordinariness of Kaley’s story.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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Konig stood as the jury’s foreperson announced the verdict, then closed his eyes and lowered his face.—
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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What began as a heartbreaking act of animal abandonment is now turning into a story of compassion, rescue, and second chances.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Their bodies were recovered only after the Fire Department’s rescue dive team brought in a pump.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Your disciplined streak works best with warmth at the moment, so add kindness to every firm decision, and people should be more inclined to accept your guidance.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The zoning board said in court documents that the decision was legal and based on substantial evidence while being in the public interest and in line with city code.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The election could mark the conclusion of this chapter in Hungary’s democratic struggle, or else the start of a grim new one.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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Before season 5's launch, the streamer renewed the hit series for a sixth and final season, which will bring the space saga to a fitting conclusion after a successful run as one of Apple TV's earliest exclusives.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Moving Sewell to the left side accomplishes something similar — at least in Campbell’s opinion.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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In an opinion featuring 18 exclamation points, Leon dismantles each aspect of the administration’s legal argument for the renovation authority, asserting that rests with Congress.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Use that Martian heat to scaffold your own determination, strengthening you to handle long-term commitment.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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No stadium lights, no sponsors, just sheer determination.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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True understanding requires application — practice, adjustment, judgment, and confidence built through real experience.—
Jacqueline R. Westerfield,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Calling off an engagement or a wedding means prioritizing your long-term happiness and wellness over fears of other people’s judgment.—
Jenny Singer,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Deliverance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliverance. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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