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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
The city will start delivering new trash bins — gray instead of the old black — next week.
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Sam Schulz, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
And Mahomes — mostly by hitting his back foot and delivering quickfire strikes — picked apart a Ravens defense that always seemed a step behind.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The Ravens have gotten off to a 1-3 start in a season for the first time since 2015, delivering an early blow to the team’s Super Bowl ambitions.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
But delivering that blood to medics by drones?
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Tasked with delivering a vital secret weapon to their allies, the soldiers soon discover that what lurks in the forest is far more terrifying than their German foe.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Making light − and delivering it In the 1870s, Edison raced against other inventors to find a way of producing light from electric current.
—Ernest Freeberg, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Grounded in the science of neurocosmetics, a new generation of products is pioneering a more holistic consumer experience, delivering tangible emotional benefits.
—Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Barnes also starred serving by delivering six aces, all of which came in the final set and buried the Bishops in an 18-5 hole.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Sam Schulz, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
And Mahomes — mostly by hitting his back foot and delivering quickfire strikes — picked apart a Ravens defense that always seemed a step behind.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The Ravens have gotten off to a 1-3 start in a season for the first time since 2015, delivering an early blow to the team’s Super Bowl ambitions.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
But delivering that blood to medics by drones?
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Tasked with delivering a vital secret weapon to their allies, the soldiers soon discover that what lurks in the forest is far more terrifying than their German foe.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Making light − and delivering it In the 1870s, Edison raced against other inventors to find a way of producing light from electric current.
—Ernest Freeberg, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Grounded in the science of neurocosmetics, a new generation of products is pioneering a more holistic consumer experience, delivering tangible emotional benefits.
—Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Barnes also starred serving by delivering six aces, all of which came in the final set and buried the Bishops in an 18-5 hole.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delivering
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The couple plans to spend their lottery prize by donating a portion, setting some money aside for their grandchildren and saving whatever is left.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Great for saving space and ditching questionable hotel mini toiletries.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Commanders say each mission, whether delivering ammunition or rescuing an animal, contributes to refining tactics for larger-scale use in the future.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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The eventis sponsored by Frosty Faces, dedicated to rescuing senior animals otherwise facing euthanasia in the shelter system.—
Adrian Vore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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At first glance, Beijing’s willingness to play ball on TikTok looks like a sharp reversal from its years of resistance to relinquishing control over the viral video app – the first global social media hit to come out of China.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Few believe Kim would countenance relinquishing his nuclear deterrence, given the fates of Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi and Iraq’s Saddam Hussein, both toppled after abandoning their weapons programs.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Mario Suarez-Maya, 47, from Mexico, was arrested following two prior DUI charges, three arrests for driving without a license, and an incident of providing a false name to law enforcement.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Master 4’s sensor remains unchanged, still providing smooth and accurate tracking on virtually any surface, with a maximum DPI of 8,000.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Neighboring Suffolk County was an even bigger win for the president, handing him a nearly 13-point margin.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Rafferty wastes no time getting to the heart of the matter, handing Arthur Ellen’s letter claiming to have proof about his affairs with men.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Brewers are succeeding by developing good young players, such as center fielder Jackson Chourio, Attanasio said, using the Tampa Bay Rays model.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Lear deBessonet was named the artistic director of Lincoln Center Theater, succeeding André Bishop after his 33-year tenure.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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That woke me up to the bogus nature of the operators using the web and producing ads and subscriptions.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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The contamination was discovered when one of the producing companies collected samples of the pre-cooked pasta in part of the ongoing investigation, per the FSIS.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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How did Chanel maintain her gamine figure while regularly indulging there?—
Leslie Camhi,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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Nominally, this is a feel-good redemption drama, though Perry can’t help indulging some darker impulses as well.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Delivering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delivering. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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