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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
Where there is an opportunity to do so, also take an automation-first approach when testing or delivering bug fixes or new features, as this approach helps to maintain standards across a diverse install base.
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Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While there are a number of great drugstore tints to choose from, the Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation is worth every penny, delivering exceptional light-to-medium coverage via a gel-cream texture that sinks well into skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
In recent months, the Fed has cut its benchmark rate three quarters of a percentage point, dialing back its yearslong fight against inflation and delivering relief for borrowers saddled with high costs.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Companies delivering significant energy savings through new architectures or advanced cooling technologies could gain a competitive edge.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
There's nothing wrong with supermarket ham just in terms of just delivering something that's pretty tasty just across the board, pretty predictably and reliably so.
—Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
This could mean showing up for colleagues when they’re stressed, offering support, or delivering exceptional value.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Luigi Mangione delivering the valedictory speech at his 2016 graduation from Baltimore's Gilman School.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2024
Below the outlets, the power strip incorporates an energy efficient GaN (Gallium Nitride) charger delivering a total of 240W of power through its four side USB-C ports.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While there are a number of great drugstore tints to choose from, the Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation is worth every penny, delivering exceptional light-to-medium coverage via a gel-cream texture that sinks well into skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
In recent months, the Fed has cut its benchmark rate three quarters of a percentage point, dialing back its yearslong fight against inflation and delivering relief for borrowers saddled with high costs.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Companies delivering significant energy savings through new architectures or advanced cooling technologies could gain a competitive edge.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
There's nothing wrong with supermarket ham just in terms of just delivering something that's pretty tasty just across the board, pretty predictably and reliably so.
—Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
This could mean showing up for colleagues when they’re stressed, offering support, or delivering exceptional value.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Luigi Mangione delivering the valedictory speech at his 2016 graduation from Baltimore's Gilman School.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2024
Below the outlets, the power strip incorporates an energy efficient GaN (Gallium Nitride) charger delivering a total of 240W of power through its four side USB-C ports.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delivering
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For example, the recent spate of drone flights prevented a medevac helicopter from rescuing an individual from a serious car crash incident, according to a spokesperson from Raritan Valley Community College on Wednesday night (December 4).Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
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Not everyone needs rescuing, and sometimes, the most loving act is to trust your partner to navigate their own challenges.Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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On December 10, 1936, King Edward signed the Instrument of Abdication, officially beginning the process of stepping down from the throne and relinquishing its privileges.Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes stepping away from a toxic environment means embracing humility, relinquishing your impressive title, and starting over.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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The best choices for you and the planet Another important omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid or ALA, is found in nuts and seeds such as walnuts, flaxseeds and chia seeds — with ground flaxseeds and flaxseed oil providing the highest amounts, according to Harvard Medical School’s website.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Health and hospital systems are also increasing research investments to improve care and advance healthcare delivery, while companies experiment with providing more support, such as help with housing, food and rides, in order to avoid extensive health issues down the line.Forbes Membership, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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At home, Ball turned on NY1 and lay on the couch when Posen proposed, handing him a custom ring by Taffin.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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That’s partly thanks to an informal alliance with tech companies, including Meta, that want to avoid handing Nvidia an outright monopoly.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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The key to succeeding as a producer of independent films is to find enough seed money to get your projects off the ground far enough to hopefully find a distributor to pick them up and finance them.Schuyler Moore, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Chen was named the country’s new consul general in New York City in October, succeeding Huang Ping who held the post for six years.Russell Flannery, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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But with new run concepts and personnel, and both teams ranking top five nationally in red zone touchdown rate with Army QB Bryson Daily producing 29 TD’s (tied for most in FBS), odds are there is more scoring than expected in the 125th edition of ‘America’s Game’.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These projects not only tap in to demand for aged single malts but also enhance the brands’ legacies by producing new, exclusive releases.Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In reality, the longtime Hollywood star has kept much of her creative focus and interests lately around bringing a healthier and more transparent wine-indulging experience to our world, through her Avaline wine brand.Jeff Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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But doing it too much and indulging to much could be a reason to evaluate the motive.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
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Nvidia got a jump on its rivals by realizing that its chips, initially made for rendering graphics, happened to be perfectly suited for training neural networks, the programs that underpin modern AI.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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So while traces of the virus’ genetic material can still be found, the machinery of the virus is unable to replicate, rendering it harmless, Lucey said.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Delivering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delivering. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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