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 The Washington Examiner delivers the decisions from Washington that affect businesses, workers, investors, and consumers every day. — Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026 Week 7 delivers great games on the schedule, and Underdog is offering new users a chance to get $100 in bonuses from a $5 wager using promo code FOXNEWS. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 For Lower Michigan, this pattern typically delivers milder temperatures and lower overall precipitation totals. — Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Over the record’s 33 minutes, Holden delivers an outstanding addition to his catalog that’s as absorbing and realist as any rap album this year. — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026 The nails apply just like traditional press-ons; to swap shades during wear, users simply select a hue in the app and insert the tip of each nail into an accompanying wand, which delivers a small charge of power to change colors. — Nina Derwin, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 At its core, gifting expresses human relationships, and receiving an item specifically chosen from a personal wish list delivers a far better experience than a surprise generated by an algorithm. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 The Sony Bravia Theater Trio is a three-piece home theater audio system that delivers a bigger, more immersive sound than a lone soundbar. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 Revolve Shipping Policy For orders shipping within the United States, two-day shipping is free and delivers within two business days. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2026

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While uptight Elinor excels at hiding her feelings for the similarly taciturn Edward, Marianne goes wild (nearly feral, really) when new neighbor Willoughby saves her from physical injury (literally sweeping her off her feet and a wincing ankle).

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026
These missions are clearly well-intentioned, and every skimmer removed saves families from being deprived of food.

— Eli Hager, ProPublica, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of saves

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Some anti-immigration activists have targeted the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a 200-year-old volunteer force that rescues people in distress at sea, because it is often called out to meet the migrant boats.

— Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
If a company’s sales start slowing, or its customer base weakens, the amount of financing available through discounting shrinks in step, which means this is not a tool that rescues a business already in serious difficulty.

— Amit Singhania, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 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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There’s the menagerie of found object ephemera that provides a sense of intimacy and personality (look for the wild bit of art hanging in the spa entrance).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Evenson said the Missouri Department of Transportation had no issue with the bike race using the bridge, as long as the contractor provides permission.

— Glory Reitz, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of provides

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But a new federal political action committee gives him a way to start building beyond Pennsylvania.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026
If benefits shrink or get taxed more aggressively down the road (which is a legitimate concern) having a tax-free income source gives you flexibility a pre-tax account simply can’t.

— Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

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The brand sources and then produces chocolate right at the source in Madagascar and Uganda, partnering with Direct Trade farmers.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Dori Media, which produces film and TV out of Tel Aviv, Zurich and Buenos Aires, was approached by representatives for Sphereorigin about working together on a film.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

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Professional patient Argan indulges his every ailment, and schemes to marry off his daughter to a doctor to save on medical bills.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026
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