DELIVERING Synonyms: 230 Similar and Opposite Words

delivering

verb

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 This Wi-Fi 7 powerhouse ensures your connection never hits a lag spike when researching for that big project (or solo gaming marathons and 8K movie streams) while delivering quad-band speeds. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 The molecule combined the smallest molecular size among the candidates with superior electrochemical performance, delivering both fast sodium-ion transport and strong stability against degradation at the battery electrodes. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026 That research should lead to devices, molecules, and techniques that become the basis for businesses delivering that technology to patients over time. — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 The video opens with Itami dragging a half-conscious Burke by his legs and delivering him to a young couple on a crime spree. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026 Even politicians sang to gather crowds before delivering their speeches. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026 Chinatown librarian Lynn Nguyen leads a group of teens in packing and delivering a variety of fresh produce and food to people in need throughout Chinatown. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Zelensky’s direct appeals to Congress for specific weapons pressured the White House to approve these transfers in the first years of the war, as did his criticism of the Biden administration’s delays in delivering more advanced systems. — Dafna H. Rand, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026 The truck driver who hit the West Markham Street pedestrian bridge July 13 had left part of the truck raised after delivering a dumpster nearby, Little Rock police concluded. — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 29 July 2026

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View gallery - 12 images Rather than attempting to squeeze in multiple bedrooms or tons of storage, the Luna Nook keeps things simple with a space-saving design to make its modest footprint feel pleasant to spend time in.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026
Build in a genuine controls assessment on a regular cycle, and keep frequent, informal touchpoints with your external auditor rather than saving every question for the end of the year.

— Marc Blythe, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of saving

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Divers wear blackout masks and practice rescuing themselves and fellow firefighters while operating without vision.

— Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The health department said the child and several other people who were bitten while rescuing the boy from the animal underwent treatment for rabies.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

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America is the ultimate answer to the pogrom, and to the emancipation Europe offered on the condition of relinquishing Jewish ethnic and cultural distinctiveness.

— Rory Lancman, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
Giudice survived prison, divorce and years of family warfare without relinquishing her place at the center of New Jersey.

— Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

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Trade data show China has fully transitioned from providing mostly low cost manufacturing to supplying vital machinery and components for advanced manufacturing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Knitwear made from thin, airy materials or designed with an oversized fit is ideal for providing the touch of warmth needed on cool summer nights, while also working well with extra layers when fall weather arrives.

— Natalie LaBarbera, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

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Fishlock, Wales’s all-time leading scorer, scored the winner in the 85th minute as the Reign defeated Bay FC 3-2 Saturday night at PayPal Park, handing Bay another frustrating home loss.

— Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026
That’s where the narrative has lost its proper focus this offseason, with the rallying cry for Reid to solve everything in the offense by just handing it off.

— Sam McDowell July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

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Even despite all this, the task force observes that defensive arrays might be insufficient to stop rogue drone operators from succeeding in their goals.

— Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Howe was appointed in November 2021, succeeding Steve Bruce when Newcastle were 19th in the Premier League, shortly after a consortium led by PIF completed its takeover of the club.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of succeeding

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Fortunately, the design firm of Claesson Koivisto Rune overcame the obstacles, producing a triumph of Swedish style—a modest, minimalist, yet supremely comfortable property housed in two low, long buildings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
The employees generating the most output are not necessarily producing the most value.

— Dan Schawbel, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of producing

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Bardstown Bourbon Company, which is well known for indulging its experimental impulses, decided to blend together bourbon and rye and finish it in pineapple rum barrels with pieces of pineapple added to the whiskey for good measure.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026
On that note, resist the urge to bury discomfort by indulging, shopping or being stubbornly silent.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026