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as in rescued
to remove from danger or harm
the passengers waited for the rescue ship to come and deliver them
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as in rendered
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 provided
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 handed
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
delivered the prisoners to the sheriff
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as in succeeded
to turn out as planned or desired
finally, a summer blockbuster that delivers
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as in produced
to bring forth from the womb
she delivered four healthy babies
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as in indulged
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 delivered
Chad Jennings, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
In his first season, Barkley nearly delivered.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Catcher Jonah Heim delivered the club’s first walk-off of 2025 on Sunday.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
In the end, the news that Mohamed Salah will remain at Liverpool was delivered with a humorous tagline.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Philp commanded more playing time when injuries hit through his own fine play, and delivered (15-15-30 in 52 games) while outscoring opponents at even strength.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Adding more travel restrictions would likely deter travelers wanting to avoid scrutiny and decrease the flow of money to be delivered by mules, Kavulich said.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Have the latest Reality Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Ten years ago, Kris Bryant delivered a monster spring training for the Chicago Cubs at 23 years old.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
In his first season, Barkley nearly delivered.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Catcher Jonah Heim delivered the club’s first walk-off of 2025 on Sunday.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
In the end, the news that Mohamed Salah will remain at Liverpool was delivered with a humorous tagline.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Philp commanded more playing time when injuries hit through his own fine play, and delivered (15-15-30 in 52 games) while outscoring opponents at even strength.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Adding more travel restrictions would likely deter travelers wanting to avoid scrutiny and decrease the flow of money to be delivered by mules, Kavulich said.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Have the latest Reality Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delivered
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In November 2022, a 28-year-old man who fell overboard from a Carnival Valor cruise ship was rescued off of Louisiana's southeast coast after treading water for nearly 20 hours.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
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Two were rescued from the water, and a third made it out of the water on their own.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC News,
26 Dec. 2024
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Advances in technology have rendered phishing more accessible to cybercriminals.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Initially hopeful for a recovery and return to racing, the extent and persistence of his injuries rendered that aspiration unattainable.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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The payment will be direct deposited into the bank account provided on the eligible person's 2023 tax return or mailed to the address of record.—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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When approached by an undercover FBI informant posing as somebody ideologically aligned, Hassan, in a series of messages over a period of several months, provided detailed instructions on how to carry out a mass casualty event targeting Jews.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Stars and Golden Knights crushed them in late March, and the Devils handed them another two losses.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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As a result, Italy has reportedly handed Meta a bill for €900 million, with smaller claims lodged against the parent companies of X and LinkedIn.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The massive popular revolt against the 2021 coup, particularly among young people who had thrived during the previous decade, demonstrates that that strategy in fact succeeded, if at enormous cost, as the Myanmar military appears incapable now of reasserting its control nationwide.—
Derek Mitchell,
NPR,
23 Dec. 2024
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Could President Yoon have succeeded?—
Cressida Leyshon,
The New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2024
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With over 1,000 gins produced in the UK, the British gin market has become highly competitive.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Instead, over the past month, both sides have produced their worst games of the season — sometimes simultaneously.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Netflix's livestreams haven't always been smooth sailing The streaming giant has had its fair share of livestreaming experiences that went well, including the live roast of legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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Bluey has been beloved family viewing since 2018, but the Australian animation went stratospheric this year.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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But yes, that was cold-blooded to Dickson, who clearly had a crush on her.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Musk had a prominent seat in the House gallery near the First Lady, even as some Democratic lawmakers brought guests who were directly impacted by his DOGE initiatives, including fired federal workers and others who have felt the effects of a government funding freeze.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Delivered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delivered. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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