DELIVERING 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 In the meantime, Jones is delivering food to officers who need it and trying to get employees who quit to return, despite the political showdowns that have led to government shutdowns. —

Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026 The sci-fi pic, starring Ryan Gosling as a school teacher who wakes aboard a spacecraft with amnesia, has been a winner for Amazon MGM Studios, delivering some of the best numbers for a non-franchise movie in some time. —

Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026 And then there was Grint — delivering what can only be described as the most shareable moment of the entire clip. —

Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026 This latest Ranger captures the vintage spirit of the original while delivering a thoroughly modern wearing experience. —

Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026 Despite a horrific shooting performance by Dan Hurley's Huskies throughout the game, UConn kept fighting back against Duke, pressuring on defense, and delivering big plays when needed most. —

Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026 Broader political settlements are much more successful at delivering peace. —

Obi Anyadike, semafor.com, 23 Mar. 2026 On Monday, one of the wind farms targeted by the administration, Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, started delivering power to the grid for Virginia. —

ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026 Caterpillar, of course, moved its headquarters four years ago to Texas from north suburban Deerfield, delivering a major psychological blow to Illinois. —

The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026

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The Hortas were horrified to learn that Tania Hernandez, the owner of the small house where their friend was going hungry, was a social services worker for the state charged with the mission of saving frail, elderly and disabled adults like Rabell.

— Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
The Kane County Health Department has partnered with community organizations to install publicly accessible naloxone dispensing boxes, making the life-saving medication easier to obtain quickly and discreetly.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026