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as in saving
to free from the penalties or consequences of sin
deliver us from evil
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as in rescuing
to remove from danger or harm
the passengers waited for the rescue ship to come and deliver them
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as in relinquishing
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 providing
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 handing
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
delivered the prisoners to the sheriff
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as in succeeding
to turn out as planned or desired
finally, a summer blockbuster that delivers
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as in producing
to bring forth from the womb
she delivered four healthy babies
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as in indulging
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 delivering
Paparazzi are posted up outside MSG snapping photos of workers ripping up carpets and delivering drapery.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Fundamentals eBay trades at a discount to the industry while delivering stronger profitability than peers.
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Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio has consistently outperformed its market benchmark since inception, delivering cumulative returns of over 105%.
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Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
One fun narrative so far has been the World Cup’s biggest names of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland all delivering goals practically every game.
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Doug Kezirian,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The aesthetic mixes rustic country chic with bright, functional modernity, delivering floral wallpaper prints, stone chimneys, and overstuffed sofas without ever going overboard on the whole Kozy Kabin vibe.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
The repetition that Ahmad uses to create tension ultimately is also a tool for delivering theme.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
In his view, this limits the ability to evaluate intermodal as a mature logistics solution capable of delivering predictable outcomes when properly executed.
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Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
In the meantime, our Borough remains focused on serving our residents, advancing downtown development, and delivering two great community events this summer.
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Ronn Blitzer , Tessa Hoyos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Fundamentals eBay trades at a discount to the industry while delivering stronger profitability than peers.
—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio has consistently outperformed its market benchmark since inception, delivering cumulative returns of over 105%.
—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
One fun narrative so far has been the World Cup’s biggest names of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland all delivering goals practically every game.
—
Doug Kezirian,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The aesthetic mixes rustic country chic with bright, functional modernity, delivering floral wallpaper prints, stone chimneys, and overstuffed sofas without ever going overboard on the whole Kozy Kabin vibe.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
The repetition that Ahmad uses to create tension ultimately is also a tool for delivering theme.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
In his view, this limits the ability to evaluate intermodal as a mature logistics solution capable of delivering predictable outcomes when properly executed.
—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
In the meantime, our Borough remains focused on serving our residents, advancing downtown development, and delivering two great community events this summer.
—
Ronn Blitzer , Tessa Hoyos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delivering
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With potentially record-breaking heat coming to Washington, DC on the Fourth of July, people wanting to catch fireworks by saving an early spot on the National Mall will have a lot of waiting to do.
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The sheriff's office says that deputies and workers extricated the man and attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
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While removing the screen and battery means some embodied carbon is still wasted, rescuing the board still represents a massive win for circularity.
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International teams have continued to flood into the country in recent days to boost the search efforts, with the critical 72-hour window for rescuing people still trapped beneath the rubble having passed.
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But for Iran, reopening the strait does not mean relinquishing control of it.
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Furthermore, leaders like George Washington achieved greatness not by hoarding power, but by relinquishing it.
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One section bans providing services without a permit and includes yoga as an example.
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Instead of limiting where an electric bike can go, its folding design creates more opportunities to ride, making spontaneous adventures easier than ever while still providing the comfort needed for longer distances.
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Golden State finished with a season-high 15 steals after handing Atlanta back-to-back losses to start the Dream's 0-4 road trip.
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Voice assistants already complete purchases and arrange food deliveries, without handing control back to the user.
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Its language about seeking opportunity rather than security, taking calculated risks, building, falling, succeeding, and refusing to trade dignity for dependence captured, almost perfectly, how my father thought about America.
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Buc-ee's is succeeding in getting customers to stay in its stores longer, something Dolly's and Wally's are trying to emulate.
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Are manufacturers producing vehicles that need regular software patches?
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Cape Verde’s Vozinha offered a compelling example, producing an outstanding display against Spain while executing his team’s game plan with composure to help secure a historic progression to the knockout stage.
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Kanaal is king for indulging elevenses hunger pangs, providing cakes, cookies, tea, coffee, and made-to-order traditional Dutch sweets including stroopwafles and puffertjes.
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In addition to streamlining operations and closing underperforming restaurants, Adamolekun and Red Lobster are engaging with customers and indulging their nostalgia.
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“Delivering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delivering. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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