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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
The open-air happy-hour atmosphere is laid-back, family-friendly, community-oriented, and tropical while still delivering on quality music.
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Staff Author,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
This statement sandal captures the alternative aesthetic of Doc Marten combat boots while still delivering on comfort.
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Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
The aesthetic mixes rustic country chic with bright, functional modernity, delivering floral wallpaper prints, stone chimneys, and overstuffed sofas without ever going overboard on the whole Kozy Kabin vibe.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
The repetition that Ahmad uses to create tension ultimately is also a tool for delivering theme.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
In his view, this limits the ability to evaluate intermodal as a mature logistics solution capable of delivering predictable outcomes when properly executed.
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Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
This 3-in-1 set uses the nutribullet Ultra Motor Base to power personal blending, food processing, and coffee and spice grinding, delivering full-kitchen functionality within one space-saving design.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
In the meantime, our Borough remains focused on serving our residents, advancing downtown development, and delivering two great community events this summer.
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Ronn Blitzer , Tessa Hoyos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
His decision to join Inter Miami in 2023 has already been good for all parties, raising the profile of soccer in the United States, delivering titles for his club and writing a new chapter in his storied career.
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CBS News,
21 June 2026
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
This statement sandal captures the alternative aesthetic of Doc Marten combat boots while still delivering on comfort.
—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
The aesthetic mixes rustic country chic with bright, functional modernity, delivering floral wallpaper prints, stone chimneys, and overstuffed sofas without ever going overboard on the whole Kozy Kabin vibe.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
The repetition that Ahmad uses to create tension ultimately is also a tool for delivering theme.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
In his view, this limits the ability to evaluate intermodal as a mature logistics solution capable of delivering predictable outcomes when properly executed.
—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
This 3-in-1 set uses the nutribullet Ultra Motor Base to power personal blending, food processing, and coffee and spice grinding, delivering full-kitchen functionality within one space-saving design.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
In the meantime, our Borough remains focused on serving our residents, advancing downtown development, and delivering two great community events this summer.
—
Ronn Blitzer , Tessa Hoyos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
His decision to join Inter Miami in 2023 has already been good for all parties, raising the profile of soccer in the United States, delivering titles for his club and writing a new chapter in his storied career.
—
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delivering
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The renowned, often feared lawyer dedicated years of pro-bono time to saving emerging designers from their troubles and steering their careers upward.
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So in addition to saving this place, everyone on Team Bear now has to try to earn a Michelin star on a night when they may be least equipped to do their best work.
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The Ross Township Police Department shared the video on Facebook on Monday, applauding Sergeant Chuberko and Officer Roy for rescuing the deer.
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Professional assistance is also appropriate if the animal is trapped and needs rescuing, says Thomas Ward, training manager and wildlife biologist at Trutech Wildlife Service.
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Iran also demanded in early April the right to collect tolls as a precondition for relinquishing its chokehold on the strait.
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In 2023, ten years after relinquishing the kneeling figures, the Met gave a further 14 items from its collection back to Cambodia.
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Looking for a silver lining Some analysts fear that the friction over the 250th celebrations, especially the national ones, may end up reinforcing the nation's bitter divide rather than providing a respite from it.
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It is credited with being the first system to capture images of collision between large astronomical objects and providing strong proof on the road to confirming that supermassive black holes exist.
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Michael Lind, the writer and New America co-founder, argues in Commonplace, the magazine of Oren Cass’s American Compass, that a decent wage and a safety net should be enough, and that handing workers a stake in capital insults the dignity of their labor.
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Indeed, Gibson has found that there is nothing more rewarding than handing a patient a pair of dentures that will bring back their confidence and sense of self.
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The company said succeeding in e-commerce once meant winning the shopper’s attention.
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At its core, equity is intended to expand opportunity by removing barriers that prevent qualified people from being considered, competing or succeeding.
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Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Campbell, California, Orbital Composites develops robotic additive manufacturing systems for producing advanced composite and high-temperature components for defense, aerospace, and energy applications.
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Longer gaps between disclosures could allow larger pools of uncertainty to accumulate beneath the surface, producing fewer but more severe repricing events when conditions finally become visible to markets.
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Kanaal is king for indulging elevenses hunger pangs, providing cakes, cookies, tea, coffee, and made-to-order traditional Dutch sweets including stroopwafles and puffertjes.
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In addition to streamlining operations and closing underperforming restaurants, Adamolekun and Red Lobster are engaging with customers and indulging their nostalgia.
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“Delivering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delivering. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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