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as in releases
a freeing from an obligation or responsibility
the school bell signaled our delivery from the tortures of math class
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as in childbirths
the act or process of giving birth to children
her second delivery took only three hours
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Recent Examples of deliveries
But the deliveries haven't really been happening.
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CBS News, 17 May 2026
Plans call for an alley behind the existing buildings to facilitate deliveries and the construction of a new street in front of them to serve as the genesis of the city’s new downtown.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
In a letter to shareholders last month, CEO Andy Jassy said the average monthly number of Amazon customers receiving same-day deliveries doubled in 2025 compared to the year before.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 16 May 2026
The idea, Zeid said, emerged after repeatedly hearing stories about women unable to pay for transportation to get to the only public hospital still operating in the capital, or even being able to afford deliveries.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
The partnership includes collaborating on ways to pack and load orders using aerodynamic designs for future pizza deliveries.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
But Helix is designed for use in remote areas where deliveries are difficult, as well as for emergency services and military applications.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Lockdowns and the rapid growth of online shopping soon sent residential deliveries soaring.
—Bynick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
The company has already completed more than 200,000 deliveries across the United States, including ongoing operations in North Carolina, where residents place more than 1,000 orders each month.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
CBS News, 17 May 2026
Plans call for an alley behind the existing buildings to facilitate deliveries and the construction of a new street in front of them to serve as the genesis of the city’s new downtown.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
In a letter to shareholders last month, CEO Andy Jassy said the average monthly number of Amazon customers receiving same-day deliveries doubled in 2025 compared to the year before.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 16 May 2026
The idea, Zeid said, emerged after repeatedly hearing stories about women unable to pay for transportation to get to the only public hospital still operating in the capital, or even being able to afford deliveries.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
The partnership includes collaborating on ways to pack and load orders using aerodynamic designs for future pizza deliveries.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
But Helix is designed for use in remote areas where deliveries are difficult, as well as for emergency services and military applications.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Lockdowns and the rapid growth of online shopping soon sent residential deliveries soaring.
—Bynick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
The company has already completed more than 200,000 deliveries across the United States, including ongoing operations in North Carolina, where residents place more than 1,000 orders each month.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliveries
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The revelation has led to some backlash against the studio, which has leaned heavily on influencers in recent years to generate hype ahead of releases.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
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Stay tuned for a look at offline and online modes before EA UFC 6 releases.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Many women may not be aware at all that private details of their childbirths were shared with law enforcement.—
Shoshana Walter,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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In some Michigan counties, Medicaid covers more than half of all childbirths.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The department found that the discharges can have harmful impacts on marine life, the loss of underwater grasses, topography changes and disruptions to habitats.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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That permit, administered by the state in partnership with EPA, would require Dalton Utilities to report pollution levels and chemical discharges to regulators.—
DYLAN JACKSON,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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“Deliveries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliveries. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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