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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
As Su highlighted in her address, AI applications range from the lab bench to delivering healthcare, flying airplanes, to household robots, and much more.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Volunteer opportunities include assisting senior shoppers and restocking shelves at the organization’s grocery store, translating materials, packing groceries in the warehouse or delivering bags to senior residences.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Laying everything out in a single pan helps the slices cook evenly while still delivering that familiar layered payoff.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Ramona Meals On Wheels is delivering meals to homebound seniors.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Against a backdrop of a world divided, these teens rise with fire, wit, and unshakable humanity – delivering a masterclass in courage, conviction, and the kind of hope that refuses to be silenced.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Rabbi Roth had the privilege of delivering the opening prayer in Congress in 2014.
—Rabbi Steve Roth, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Target is also delivering speed to market.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
At one point, United’s Patrick Dorgu is tasked with following through with the trend and delivering a long throw.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Volunteer opportunities include assisting senior shoppers and restocking shelves at the organization’s grocery store, translating materials, packing groceries in the warehouse or delivering bags to senior residences.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Laying everything out in a single pan helps the slices cook evenly while still delivering that familiar layered payoff.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Ramona Meals On Wheels is delivering meals to homebound seniors.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Against a backdrop of a world divided, these teens rise with fire, wit, and unshakable humanity – delivering a masterclass in courage, conviction, and the kind of hope that refuses to be silenced.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Rabbi Roth had the privilege of delivering the opening prayer in Congress in 2014.
—Rabbi Steve Roth, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Target is also delivering speed to market.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
At one point, United’s Patrick Dorgu is tasked with following through with the trend and delivering a long throw.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delivering
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Kendricks wound up making the game-saving play by breaking up the fourth-down pass to Goedert.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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This nws in not just about saving the tunnel project, but is also an interesting showcase of what can be achieved with a little bit of lateral thinking and planning.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Understanding which plants are worth rescuing and which to skip is crucial to successful gardening.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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Stephen and Kristi stand by their stellar reputation in the community, with more than 20 years of experience legally breeding, raising, and rescuing German Shepherds.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
7 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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Equipment needs and operational enhancements are being actively addressed through the current city budget process, reflecting our ongoing commitment to providing excellent service to our community.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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EngineAI confirmed that its production models are powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, providing up to 2000 TOPS of AI compute, along with a 360-degree LiDAR perception system.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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In the fourth quarter and the game well in hand, Ndukwe blocked James Ferguson-Reynolds’ punt, handing IU the ball on the seven.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sanders recorded 16 tackles and one forced fumble in 13 games, with Pro Football Focus handing him the third-best grade of all Texas State defenders.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Businesses owned by people from diverse backgrounds are succeeding, a new report says.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The recall effort against Blain, who is facing felony charges of perjury and bribery, appeared to be succeeding when polls closed.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Achane handled 12 first half carries, producing 64 rushing yards.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Idemitsu is constructing a large-scale facility capable of producing 1,000 metric tons of lithium sulfide annually, with a target of mass production by 2027.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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What’s gained by indulging our doom?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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But Septime Webre’s choreography is supposed to have the air of wild and sometimes frenzied social dancing, of Charlestons and Fox Trots and Black Bottoms, of indulging the glorious excesses of the 1920s before the greedier side of the American Dream comes crashing down a few years later.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Delivering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delivering. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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