DELIVERS Synonyms: 226 Similar and Opposite Words

delivers

verb

present tense third-person singular of deliver

as in saves

to free from the penalties or consequences of sin deliver us from evil

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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 Unlike a felt-tip pen, which delivers a relatively consistent line, a brush liner behaves more like a tiny paintbrush. — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026 Warm milk delivers tryptophan, an amino acid the body uses to produce serotonin and melatonin, which is why the old-school bedtime drink has stuck around. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee at BEXCO convention and exhibition centre in Busan on July 19, 2026. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 24 July 2026 Two sustainability bond deals worth at least $100 million each are under discussion for mining projects in DR Congo, an executive told Semafor, as African governments look for new ways to ensure mining investment delivers broader economic benefits. — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 24 July 2026 Despite these complications, Terrace Story delivers a brilliant contemporary fable that chronicles how young people stuck in the saddest timeline can still make meaning. — Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 5, a new flagship model that the company says delivers state-of-the-art performance on coding and knowledge-work tasks while costing the same to use as its predecessor. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 Bestselling author Chanel Cleeton delivers a moving tale of dedication, sacrifice, and, yes, the possibilities of infinity. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026 As Italy’s longest river, the Po delivers plenty of nutrients to the lagoons — both from natural sources and from human activities like farming — that provide a surplus of food for sea critters, including blue crabs. — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

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There’s a specific living room that keeps showing up on mood boards and Pinterest saves.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Overall, explain early on why panic selling is harmful, as discussing this sooner saves both parties from crisis hand-holding later.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of saves

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As the widow struggles with depression, her son secretly rescues and cares for an injured goat deep within the tropical rainforest.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 13 July 2026
The center rescues and rehabilitates orphaned and injured wildlife with the goal of maintaining minimal human contact and releasing animals back to the wild after care.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 July 2026

Definition of rescues

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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
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

Definition of relinquishes

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Investigative genetic genealogy provides lead Investigators uploaded the DNA profile of the unknown woman into CODIS, the national law enforcement database, but couldn’t come up with a match.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Earlier this summer, the commission also voted to rescind approximately 40-year-old affirmative-action guidance, with Lucas emphasizing that Title VII provides equal protections to every individual.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of provides

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One by one, suitors including the devious Antinous (Robert Pattinson) fail at the challenge, until Odysseus volunteers and succeeds with ease.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Those responsibilities are important, but the team also plays a role in determining whether the transition succeeds.

— Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of succeeds

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On the tennis courts, an AquaAir unit produces water from humid air, reducing the need for water from the main supply.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
If that frequency falls within the terahertz range, the device produces a terahertz signal.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026

Definition of produces

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Lee indulges that emotional ambiguity, the way the pedal steel can blur the distinction between a frown and a smile.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
Chris is a freelance journalist who, when not writing, skywatching, playing games or building Lego, indulges his taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic.

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 24 June 2026