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as in releases
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 childbirths
the act or process of giving birth to children
her second delivery took only three hours
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Recent Examples of deliveries
The long-wheelbase version began deliveries earlier this month in Malaysia.
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Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Considering just a few grocery deliveries can offset the cost, the savings can add up quickly for frequent shoppers.
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Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Ukrainian mid-range drone operators increasingly target ammunition deliveries, fuel trucks, troop transports, maintenance facilities, warehouses and logistics hubs that sustain Russian combat operations.
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Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Saif Hassan scored 42 in 33 deliveries but Australia's spinners stifled Bangladesh in the middle overs.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
The fuel would come from Centrus’ enrichment facility in Pike County, Ohio, with deliveries expected to begin in 2029.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Dixon found work making deliveries for DoorDash.
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Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
The effort makes package pickups and deliveries easier and faster through a new unified consolidated transportation structure.
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
He's known for his quality set-piece deliveries, like corner kicks, so look for him on the field in those moments.
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Russell Lewis,
NPR,
12 June 2026
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Considering just a few grocery deliveries can offset the cost, the savings can add up quickly for frequent shoppers.
—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Ukrainian mid-range drone operators increasingly target ammunition deliveries, fuel trucks, troop transports, maintenance facilities, warehouses and logistics hubs that sustain Russian combat operations.
—
Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Saif Hassan scored 42 in 33 deliveries but Australia's spinners stifled Bangladesh in the middle overs.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
The fuel would come from Centrus’ enrichment facility in Pike County, Ohio, with deliveries expected to begin in 2029.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Dixon found work making deliveries for DoorDash.
—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
The effort makes package pickups and deliveries easier and faster through a new unified consolidated transportation structure.
—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
He's known for his quality set-piece deliveries, like corner kicks, so look for him on the field in those moments.
—
Russell Lewis,
NPR,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliveries
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Particularly in the busy summer season where high-profile releases hit theaters each week.
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Both studios have handled major releases and awards contenders including The Substance (Mubi) and Best Picture winners in Parasite and Anora (Neon).
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Many women may not be aware at all that private details of their childbirths were shared with law enforcement.
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In some Michigan counties, Medicaid covers more than half of all childbirths.
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Jones told the jury that gun safety experts will testify to the weapon’s history of false discharges and design problems, claims that the manufacturer, Sig Sauer, has repeatedly denied.
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The allegations include racial harassment, discriminatory assignments, pay inequality, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, and unequal treatment in areas including discipline, promotions, firings, and constructive discharges.
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“Deliveries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliveries. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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