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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
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Austin Wells delivered the game-winning hit with a single, as Chisholm scored all the way from first after getting a head start on the 3-2 count.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
While many applauded the boldness of the song, others questioned why Waterboer delivered it with such intensity.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Get the Robb Report newsletter for similar stories delivered straight to your inbox.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
Kyle Tucker hasn’t yet delivered a big hit in this series, and with free agency looming, Thursday could represent his final game in a Cubs uniform.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Ultimately, Roan emerged victorious — and delivered an instantly memorable acceptance speech that advocated for artists’ wages and health care.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2025
Combs and his legal team's court appearance comes two months after a jury delivered a split verdict on July 2.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who will host COP30, delivered a sharp rebuke.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The next party leader could very well become the country’s next prime minister, but even that’s not guaranteed; voters delivered a clear rebuke in the past two parliamentary elections, delivering seats to opposition parties and stripping the LDP of its majority.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Austin Wells delivered the game-winning hit with a single, as Chisholm scored all the way from first after getting a head start on the 3-2 count.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
While many applauded the boldness of the song, others questioned why Waterboer delivered it with such intensity.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Get the Robb Report newsletter for similar stories delivered straight to your inbox.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
Kyle Tucker hasn’t yet delivered a big hit in this series, and with free agency looming, Thursday could represent his final game in a Cubs uniform.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Ultimately, Roan emerged victorious — and delivered an instantly memorable acceptance speech that advocated for artists’ wages and health care.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2025
Combs and his legal team's court appearance comes two months after a jury delivered a split verdict on July 2.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who will host COP30, delivered a sharp rebuke.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delivered
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Meanwhile, the system saved Paley more than 10 hours a week, time that can be reinvested into guest service and staff training.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Homegrown berries have saved the family ~$40 per month, Leonard says.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
3 Oct. 2025
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Of course, title notwithstanding, this opener is as gleeful as the rest of the record, as Swift sings about being rescued from a descent into Shakespearian madness by her happy-go-lucky baller.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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The group was able to use their phone to call 911 and she was rescued by air ambulance with unknown injuries, deputies said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Oct. 2025
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Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until browned and fat has rendered, 10 to 12 minutes.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Add the bacon and cook until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisped to your liking.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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DeWine signed the budget bill in June, but vetoed 67 provisions which would have provided immediate property tax relief to homeowners.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the following years, MSF provided chelation to thousands of children and the government and community organizations undertook the complex job of environmental remediation, laying fresh soil over acres of contaminated land to prevent continued poisoning.—
Tom Frieden,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Penalised for an apparent foul after winning possession close to West Ham’s goal, he was handed his fifth booking of the season and will now be suspended for Sunday’s visit of Crystal Palace.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The rap mogul’s defense team argued in their sentencing memo that Combs should be handed no more than 14 months for the two guilty counts.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Lefevre will be succeeded on an interim basis by Ningyu Chen, previously SVP of global experience technology for the coffee giant.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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His hoax succeeded beyond his wildest dreams.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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Seth MacFarlane produced the film while Akiva Schaffer of The Lonely Island directed.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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Today’s edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN’s Kimberly Richardson and Sarah Hutter.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Aztecs speared and ate them, and Catholic monks indulged on the aquatic delicacies on days they weren’t allowed to eat red meat.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
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At one point Wednesday, the judge indulged their request to meet with Adelson and the attorneys at a side bar out of the public’s earshot.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Delivered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delivered. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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