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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
Each bite delivers juicy tenderness, complemented by the crisp snap of thick-cut bacon and the creamy richness of a buttermilk ranch developed exclusively for the chain.
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 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
Nuclear power delivers the most expensive electricity by far, and that doesn’t include the enormous cost borne by taxpayers of building and continually subsidizing the plant.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
The 24-hour scenario delivers escalating comedic tension, and the instant penalty gag adds a hilarious format beat.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 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
Panasiuk delivers linguistic resistance, exposing how war attacks the foundations of speech itself.
—Alex Averbuch, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
As the president delivers his annual address, the presence of a rural Georgia hospital CEO in the chamber is expected to spotlight the ongoing debate over how federal policy decisions in Washington affect health care access in communities like Claxton.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 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
Nuclear power delivers the most expensive electricity by far, and that doesn’t include the enormous cost borne by taxpayers of building and continually subsidizing the plant.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
The 24-hour scenario delivers escalating comedic tension, and the instant penalty gag adds a hilarious format beat.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 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
Panasiuk delivers linguistic resistance, exposing how war attacks the foundations of speech itself.
—Alex Averbuch, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
As the president delivers his annual address, the presence of a rural Georgia hospital CEO in the chamber is expected to spotlight the ongoing debate over how federal policy decisions in Washington affect health care access in communities like Claxton.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 24 Feb. 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, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delivers
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Herbs like rosemary are a smart, low-effort crop that saves money and adds fresh flavor on demand.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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When stress and adrenaline are maxed, muscle memory is what saves your partner.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
20 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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As sea levels rise, a family on a remote island rescues a mysterious woman.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 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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Claimed to be an all-weather solution, the system provides precision, even in limited visibility scenarios.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Crystal Walk promenade, stretching over about a third of a mile, or 450 meters, provides shade under artificial branches covered in 10 tons of crystals that give it its name.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Stepping back from the noise, the news, and even our daily responsibilities from time to time gives us space to recharge, reflect, and find our center again.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Feb. 2026
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German Member of European Parliament, S&D group and Chair of the International Trade Committee Bernd Lange gives a press conference on EU-US trade negotiations at the European Parliament, in Strasbourg on July 9, 2025.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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If that argument succeeds, then whether the defendant followed or broke the laws at issue in the lawsuit no longer matters.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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That celebrities are now luxury brand ambassadors and sit front row at fashion shows, after all, is a development of a generation that succeeds him, but that doesn’t mean that Skarsgård is counting himself out.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
25 Feb. 2026
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When oxygen from the air passes over small pieces of iron inside the battery, the iron rusts and produces electricity.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Each year, the association produces scientific statements and guidelines based on expert consensus to promote longer, healthier lives.—
Barbara Mantel,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2026.
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