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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 addition to making the streaming service easier to use and access, Blackburn is intent on delivering programming about tennis and its personalities that can lure in more casual fans.
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Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Mulivai Levu hit his third home run of the series, delivering a two-run blast in the eighth to put UCLA in front.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
If successful, this 30-meter-tall rocket will be capable of delivering 1,300 kg to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
This expansive monitor covers 90% of the DCI-P3 color space, delivering vivid brightness and rich contrast that brings every pixel to life.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Perhaps the most important part of any gold-buying transaction is delivery, and Merchant Gold Group is committed to delivering a seamless, discreet delivery process.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Judge Donato spent about 20 minutes delivering her decision, explaining how Rogelio met the requirements for the 10-year law in detail, while noting some of the faults in his case.
—Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Nearly a third of teachers hold a second job that is unrelated to education, including driving Ubers, delivering food, and working as bartenders and waiters.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
However, studying or interpreting brain signals with ultrasound is far more complex than delivering targeted stimulation.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Mulivai Levu hit his third home run of the series, delivering a two-run blast in the eighth to put UCLA in front.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
If successful, this 30-meter-tall rocket will be capable of delivering 1,300 kg to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
This expansive monitor covers 90% of the DCI-P3 color space, delivering vivid brightness and rich contrast that brings every pixel to life.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Perhaps the most important part of any gold-buying transaction is delivery, and Merchant Gold Group is committed to delivering a seamless, discreet delivery process.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Judge Donato spent about 20 minutes delivering her decision, explaining how Rogelio met the requirements for the 10-year law in detail, while noting some of the faults in his case.
—Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Nearly a third of teachers hold a second job that is unrelated to education, including driving Ubers, delivering food, and working as bartenders and waiters.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
However, studying or interpreting brain signals with ultrasound is far more complex than delivering targeted stimulation.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delivering
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Rising commodity prices and disruptions to global supply chains sparked by the war in Iran threatened the delivery of life-saving aid, the UN argued.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Global Entry allows preapproved, low-risk travelers to use expedited kiosks -- for a fee -- when entering the United States from abroad, saving them time at airports and other ports of entry.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Within two minutes, Phoenix police arrived at the scene, taking the woman into custody and rescuing the child.—
Sydney Page The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Animal Services asked for help either fostering, adopting or rescuing the dogs to free up kennel space.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Researchers warned about relinquishing autonomy without interpretability.—
Victoria Bousis,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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Their dreadful February reeks of a team that grew desperate to reap the benefits of a dying method, at least somewhat relinquishing its old, stubborn ways.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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The administration may believe that the oil price shock will be short-lived and mitigated by providing naval escorts for tankers transiting Hormuz.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Johnson found Hall early in his prep career at Plano East High School, handing the then-sophomore his first college offer.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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That is all the Philadelphia Phillies could hope for after essentially handing him the keys to the position in the offseason, which was somewhat of a gamble given the lack of depth options and Crawford’s body of work.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s new supreme leader released his first statement since succeeding his late father, saying Thursday that Iran would keep up its attacks on its Gulf Arab neighbors and use the effective closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz as leverage against the United States and Israel.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s new supreme leader released his first statement Thursday since succeeding his late father, saying his country would keep up attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors and use the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz as leverage against the United States and Israel.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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For the past year, public concern over immigration operations in Austin has kept residents on edge, producing recurring rumors of ICE enforcement surges and sparking ample protests.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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But the shift away from traditional filmmaking started before the streaming giant began to eat the grand old studios’ lunch by producing its own films and shows in the 2010s.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The elder Junod gave off mixed messages, abusing his long-suffering wife while indulging his gifted son.—
Hamilton Cain,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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There’s a conversation for Nebraska worth indulging this spring.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Delivering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delivering. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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