as in released
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as in rescued
to remove from danger or harm
the passengers waited for the rescue ship to come and deliver them
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as in rendered
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 provided
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 handed
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
delivered the prisoners to the sheriff
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as in succeeded
to turn out as planned or desired
finally, a summer blockbuster that delivers
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as in produced
to bring forth from the womb
she delivered four healthy babies
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as in indulged
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 delivered
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Since its founding in 1994, Convoy of Hope has delivered hundreds of millions of meals and provided clean water to millions of people.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
The supplies include rice, beans, pasta, cans of tuna and solar lamps that will be delivered by the Catholic Church and Caritas, said Jeremy Lewin, a senior State Department official.
—Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Have the latest Reality Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Except for that Monday immediately after the storm, my newspaper has been delivered to me every morning on time.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
So much so that scientists have found that some cancer treatments have delivered positive results in slowing cognitive decline.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
All of that intelligence is synthesized and delivered to the regional manager.
—Michael Wystrach, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie, joined by her siblings, Annie and Cameron, delivered an emotional video plea directly addressing her mother’s potential abductor, begging for her safe return.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Since its founding in 1994, Convoy of Hope has delivered hundreds of millions of meals and provided clean water to millions of people.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
The supplies include rice, beans, pasta, cans of tuna and solar lamps that will be delivered by the Catholic Church and Caritas, said Jeremy Lewin, a senior State Department official.
—Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Have the latest Reality Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Except for that Monday immediately after the storm, my newspaper has been delivered to me every morning on time.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
So much so that scientists have found that some cancer treatments have delivered positive results in slowing cognitive decline.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
All of that intelligence is synthesized and delivered to the regional manager.
—Michael Wystrach, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delivered
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But what saved the boys in the end was planning—and a whole lot of daring.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
11 Feb. 2026
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The minus-14 defensive runs saved, according to FanGraphs, that were the second worst among 31 catchers with at least 600 innings caught.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Oceanside fire crews rescued the driver of a semi-truck that crashed on Interstate 5 near Harbor Drive early Wednesday, leaving the cab dangling 70 feet above the San Luis Rey River in Oceanside.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Austin’s brother and sister were ultimately rescued along with their mother Joanne, 47, after being found clinging to a paddleboard.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Contrast stitching emphasizes the split between the collar and the rest of the upper, which are each rendered in different colorways.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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There’s also the good, sure work of Chris Cooper as an honest man struggling against adversity, and the reserved but effective portrayal rendered by Schroder.—
Miles Beller,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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Information about the Bilt Palladium Card has been collected independently by Select and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of the card prior to publication.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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This dormant volcano provided a majestic backdrop for the resort—our home base for five days.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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With equal panache, and without cutting away, the narrative focus is handed like a baton in a relay race to the arriving Mayor Dumont (Josse De Pauw) and his daughter and press attaché Marie (Violet Braeckman).—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday handed Russia a tongue-in-cheek offer to end the war between the two countries at the Munich Security Conference.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Feb. 2026
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Rooted in 200 years of personal history, the hotel has succeeded in paying homage to the area’s history as well as serving as a modern gathering place for the local community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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The designer succeeded former Gucci artistic director Sabato De Sarno in March 2025.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Other gifts are often produced in tandem with local fashion designers or curated by the city’s coolest design shops.—
Clodagh Kinsella,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The game has already produced one jackpot winner this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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The custodian of the maison’s some 20,000 documents, fragments, and objects is the effervescent Sophie Rouart, who indulged me in pulling any style of my choosing.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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Seibert’s niece, said her uncle indulged his love of travel the past three years, even going on a road trip to his old haunts in Washington, Idaho and Montana.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Delivered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delivered. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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