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as in saving
to free from the penalties or consequences of sin
deliver us from evil
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2
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
Yet much of Mason’s advice is simply about being useful, by delivering facts and opinions in a clear, elegant way.
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Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Going abroad to all these countries also means delivering the message of cultural exchange, beyond the products, beyond the brand.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Other mills are delivering comfort through lightweight, breathable fabrics made with linen.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
None of them is overly physical, at least not in terms of delivering heavy, open ice hits.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The Brat star then arrived, making her way across the floor of the Forum while powerfully delivering her opening verse about the strains of female friendship.
—Rachel Scharf, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2025
His ratings have been successful 52% of the time, delivering an average return of 20%.
—CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
Jurors deliberated for less than three hours before delivering the verdict.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
But the operation was not without misadventure against the Ravens, with kicker Joshua Karty missing a field goal off the right upright and long snapper Alex Ward delivering a high snap on the team’s second attempt.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Going abroad to all these countries also means delivering the message of cultural exchange, beyond the products, beyond the brand.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Other mills are delivering comfort through lightweight, breathable fabrics made with linen.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
None of them is overly physical, at least not in terms of delivering heavy, open ice hits.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The Brat star then arrived, making her way across the floor of the Forum while powerfully delivering her opening verse about the strains of female friendship.
—Rachel Scharf, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2025
His ratings have been successful 52% of the time, delivering an average return of 20%.
—CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
Jurors deliberated for less than three hours before delivering the verdict.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
But the operation was not without misadventure against the Ravens, with kicker Joshua Karty missing a field goal off the right upright and long snapper Alex Ward delivering a high snap on the team’s second attempt.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delivering
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Compression packing cubes, in particular, are critical for saving space and flattening clothes as much as possible.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has laid out his plan for saving democracy.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The movie brings back Hemsworth’s Rake, who is tasked with a new mission — rescuing the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster from the prison where they are being held.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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Some search and rescue efforts involved helicopters rescuing people off the roofs of houses as they were surrounded by several feet of flooding, images that are reminiscent to rescues conducted during Hurricane Katrina, said US Coast Guard Capt.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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The risks associated with relinquishing control over my mobility also give me pause.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Liberation lies in relinquishing projection, in surrendering the desire for children to mirror our priorities and accomplishments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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Healthy Oils and Vinaigrettes A drizzle of olive oil, avocado oil, balsamic vinegar, or apple cider vinegar can help add some flavor and texture to your salad while providing you with healthy fats.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Texas Workforce Commission is providing assistance to employers who want to help meet the child care needs of their employees.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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Interspliced are shots of him hauling up oyster cages, sliding a knife into an oyster to shuck it, handing a fresh oyster to a little girl.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Oct. 2025
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Companies are essentially handing leaders technical training and telling them to figure it out.—
Heather Conklin,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Most requests should now be succeeding.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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As for the governance of the foundation, Armani’s nephew Andrea Camerana has a seat on the board succeeding the designer, with Dell’Orco and Irving Bellotti, partner of Rothschild & Co.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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There are videos flying around, with or without context; the US government is producing some, promoting others from random X accounts.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The rubber band helps players perform an elastic muscle contraction while jumping at the same time, producing a plyometric contraction, which helps develop the kind of muscle power that leads to the explosiveness footballers need.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The other people Ye tries to big-foot into indulging his perverse Peter Pan complex fare more poorly.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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Whether that’s indulging Wes Anderson’s imagination (as a three-time member of his ever-growing ensemble) or producing her own projects, Johansson always manages to surprise.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Delivering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delivering. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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