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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
Pretti provided care and comfort after Fouts underwent surgery to repair a descending aortic aneurysm, a bulge in the artery delivering blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
And those traditional soil tests use acids to extract phosphorus from the soil, delivering inaccurate findings of how much phosphorus plants can actually access.
—Dinesh Phuyal, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
The 2-0 victory was a lesson in executing an overall game plan and delivering in each facet.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
This searching sincerity is a hallmark of Horn’s songwriting, delivering existential probing with a dry, conversational delivery and a minimal instrumental palette.
—Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
Robots that feel A humanoid robot capable of delivering a firm, natural handshake is offering a glimpse into a safer future for human–robot interaction.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
The challenge, however, is translating that intent into action while simultaneously delivering the rapid returns that executive leadership demands.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
This model is delivering poor outcomes for both employers and job seekers.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Ramona Meals On Wheels is delivering meals to homebound seniors.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
And those traditional soil tests use acids to extract phosphorus from the soil, delivering inaccurate findings of how much phosphorus plants can actually access.
—Dinesh Phuyal, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
The 2-0 victory was a lesson in executing an overall game plan and delivering in each facet.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
This searching sincerity is a hallmark of Horn’s songwriting, delivering existential probing with a dry, conversational delivery and a minimal instrumental palette.
—Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
Robots that feel A humanoid robot capable of delivering a firm, natural handshake is offering a glimpse into a safer future for human–robot interaction.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
The challenge, however, is translating that intent into action while simultaneously delivering the rapid returns that executive leadership demands.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
This model is delivering poor outcomes for both employers and job seekers.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Ramona Meals On Wheels is delivering meals to homebound seniors.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delivering
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The result is a sector doing critical, often life-saving work while operating on financial quicksand.—
Cat Ward,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Millions of people donate blood each year, saving countless lives.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2026
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Firefighters raced into action late Monday night after smoke began filling apartments at a Gwinnett County complex, rescuing residents trapped on upper floors as flames spread through a lower-level unit.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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At its busiest last year, Deming said the center was rescuing seven to nine animals a day in addition to dolphins that were stranding on beaches.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Buffalo Bills lasted seven weeks in the pole position before relinquishing the title to the Kansas City Chiefs.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Hamas has shown no signs of relinquishing power or its weapons.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 Dec. 2025
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But in January, with Ball dishing, Brandon Miller rolling, Miles Bridges dunking, Diabate rebounding and rookie Kon Knueppel providing some of everything, the Hornets have looked formidable.—
Scott Fowler The Charlotte Observer,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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According to Jared Weiss, Spurs beat writer for The Athletic, the group has quickly evolved into a civic movement, engaging in local charity work and providing emotional support to fans facing health issues.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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An attack on Greenland would shatter NATO, handing a strategic victory to Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin as the world's most successful defensive alliance collapses.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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In the 40th minute, Evan Vaden buried a header into the top left corner of the net off an excellent ball from Lucas Petersen, handing Mission Bay a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Author Ta-Nehisi Coates, an 8-year-old in West Baltimore at the time of the murder, offers piercing commentary on the impact of both the initial crime and the succeeding one, the grievously unjust trial that put three kids in the penitentiary.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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Builders succeeding in 2026 will prioritize cost discipline, engage pro-reform jurisdictions, invest selectively, build workforce resilience, and monitor regulatory developments closely.—
Brad Hunter,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Oh-My-God particle first interacted with an atomic nucleus in the upper atmosphere, producing a series of daughter particles that each maintain a fraction of the original particle’s momentum, which then collide with greater and greater numbers of particles, and so on.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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The cattle there are raised in open-air conditions and fed for precisely 600 to 650 days, producing uniquely tender beef with subtle umami.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Animal Collective member’s first solo album is a personal, psychedelic trip indulging his fascination with the hurdy-gurdy.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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Battambang province is Cambodia’s agricultural heartland and, aside from indulging at the local markets, one of the best ways to experience its culinary heritage is getting into the countryside.—
Vicky Smith,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Delivering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delivering. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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