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as in rescues
to remove from danger or harm
the passengers waited for the rescue ship to come and deliver them
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as in relinquishes
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 provides
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 gives
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
delivered the prisoners to the sheriff
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as in succeeds
to turn out as planned or desired
finally, a summer blockbuster that delivers
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as in produces
to bring forth from the womb
she delivered four healthy babies
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as in indulges
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 delivers
Three capsules a day delivers a potent dose of botanicals like ashwagandha, saw palmetto, moringa leaf, rosemary, and fenugreek, as well as plenty of vitamins and minerals.
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Emily Orofino, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2026
About Semafor Semafor is the world’s fastest growing independent news media company that delivers intelligence through its reporting and live convenings.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Swap in baggy trousers, denim, or even micro shorts, and the look still delivers.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
The stain delivers fade resistance and weather protection without sacrificing the wood's natural grain.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Blazers are always a luxe, timeless staple to have in your closet, which Aritzia delivers in endless colors, silhouettes, and materials.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
The open desert sky delivers knockout sunsets and some of the region’s best storm watching.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
Horse, however, continues its innovation journey and has now developed a hybrid engine that delivers superior fuel efficiency while reducing emissions.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Buyers can upgrade power and capability with a 6-cylinder engine that produces 395 horsepower or a V8 that delivers 498.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
Emily Orofino, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2026
About Semafor Semafor is the world’s fastest growing independent news media company that delivers intelligence through its reporting and live convenings.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Swap in baggy trousers, denim, or even micro shorts, and the look still delivers.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
The stain delivers fade resistance and weather protection without sacrificing the wood's natural grain.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Blazers are always a luxe, timeless staple to have in your closet, which Aritzia delivers in endless colors, silhouettes, and materials.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
The open desert sky delivers knockout sunsets and some of the region’s best storm watching.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
Horse, however, continues its innovation journey and has now developed a hybrid engine that delivers superior fuel efficiency while reducing emissions.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Buyers can upgrade power and capability with a 6-cylinder engine that produces 395 horsepower or a V8 that delivers 498.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delivers
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How to Make Crab Rangoon Garlic Bread The dish itself is actually pretty simple to make and saves you a lot of labor when compared to recreating a traditional crab rangoon at home.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Staying near your meeting location, conference venue, or in the city center saves time and eliminates the need for lengthy rideshares or rental cars.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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But just as Montana’s arms are about to be sawed off, his machine-gunning partner bursts in and rescues him.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Directed by Lynne Ramsay, the movie follows Joe (Joaquin Phoenix), an introverted loner who rescues women who find themselves in precarious positions.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Or, this versatile, lightweight neck pillow from Trtl is much less bulky than your average option but still provides support by keeping your neck upright while padding it.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Bluehost provides a more streamlined, beginner-friendly experience owing to its Wondersuite website creation tools.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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Live Nation’s access to Ticketmaster data gives it a lot of competitive advantages with projecting pricing, which could now include shows that are not its own.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Local original artwork from contemporary Mexican artists lines the walls, custom furniture gives the spaces a stylish touch, and there’s a library with an honor bar that overlooks the peaceful (and oh-so-green) Parque Lincoln.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Wilson died last August; Chemin succeeds him in the role.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
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Janki previously served as CFO of the company and succeeds John Laughter, who is retiring effective April 30 after 32 years at Delta.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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According to Air Force data, the missile produces about 203,158 pounds of thrust in the first stage, 60,793 pounds in the second, and 35,086 pounds in the third stage.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The production and stage will be three times the size of the comedians’ normal stages and will be managed by the same team that produces stadium shows for acts like Los Bukis and Bad Bunny.—
Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Elsewhere, Fennell indulges a familiar impulse to shock, or at least to jolt us awake.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Raimi indulges Send Help’s gore and gross-out moments with the zest of someone returning to his cult-favorite roots.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Delivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delivers. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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