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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
For movie nights on a massive screen, this projector delivers.
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Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
From checking the latest from a favorite K-pop star to creating a soundtrack for a weekend road trip, ChatGPT handles the context and delivers relevant recommendations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
And for coffee lovers, the Barista Touch espresso machine delivers café-quality drinks with the tap of a finger.
—Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
At half off, Prime members can achieve the indoor security of their wildest dreams with a security camera that delivers footage directly to your phone.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Shark Wandavac Cordless Handheld Vacuum The Shark Wandvac delivers powerful suction in a slim design that weighs less than 2 pounds.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Large Miramar Weekender This nylon Vera Bradley Miramar weekender bag delivers tons of packing space without weighing you down.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
The combination delivers a total of 1,250 hp to all four wheels.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Zaynn Arora as the boy messenger (Eric Williams in alternate performances) who delivers the news of Godot’s postponement is suitably fragile, fearful and haunting.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
From checking the latest from a favorite K-pop star to creating a soundtrack for a weekend road trip, ChatGPT handles the context and delivers relevant recommendations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
And for coffee lovers, the Barista Touch espresso machine delivers café-quality drinks with the tap of a finger.
—Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
At half off, Prime members can achieve the indoor security of their wildest dreams with a security camera that delivers footage directly to your phone.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Shark Wandavac Cordless Handheld Vacuum The Shark Wandvac delivers powerful suction in a slim design that weighs less than 2 pounds.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Large Miramar Weekender This nylon Vera Bradley Miramar weekender bag delivers tons of packing space without weighing you down.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
The combination delivers a total of 1,250 hp to all four wheels.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Zaynn Arora as the boy messenger (Eric Williams in alternate performances) who delivers the news of Godot’s postponement is suitably fragile, fearful and haunting.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delivers
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Coming prepared with a small, compact first aid kit can prevent a minor issue from turning into a major hassle; these essentials don't take up much room, and having them on hand saves you from scrambling to find a pharmacy in an unfamiliar place.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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The bank has built its own meeting transcription and summarization tool which Elliott says saves hours of grunt work.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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Two decades later, and DiCamillo still can’t fathom the reach of the novel, about a girl named Opal who rescues a stray dog wreaking havoc in a Winn-Dixie supermarket.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The bar also partners with Wags and Walks, a non-profit organization that rescues and adopts dogs in need.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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In a street vacation, the city relinquishes the right of way or public service easement to an adjacent property owner or owners.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Gustavsson provides a good blueprint for Wallstedt, too — an example of how goalies don’t always take off right away.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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They’re crafted with a blend of cotton, polyester, and elastane, which provides stretch for all-day wear and a flattering fit that complements any piece in your wardrobe.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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The wide-leg silhouette gives you lots of room to move with ease.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Herro was an All-Star last year while Ball wasn’t; Herro’s injury gives the Hornets a slight edge in these rankings.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Ten days earlier, Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion and president of Chanel SAS, sat down with WWD in his Paris office to talk about the brand’s new chapter under Blazy, who succeeds Virginie Viard, the former right-hand of longtime creative director Karl Lagerfeld.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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If the effort succeeds, the project could have profound implications for the bank's employees, customers and shareholders — even the nature of corporate labor itself.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Rivian produces adventure-ready electric vehicles with high power outputs and exceptional ground clearance.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Falchuk executive produces the Netflix series alongside Mikkel Bondesen, David Goldberg and showrunner David Friedman.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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The falling soufflé as a symbol of the crumbling hotel is the kind of heavy-handed touch Solnicki rarely indulges.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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So much eye-candy value is maximized by David Schuurman’s widescreen photography, which frequently indulges us further with sweeping drone’s-eye views of spectacular landscapes.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Delivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delivers. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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