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
Chad Jennings, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
In his first season, Barkley nearly delivered.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Catcher Jonah Heim delivered the club’s first walk-off of 2025 on Sunday.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
In the end, the news that Mohamed Salah will remain at Liverpool was delivered with a humorous tagline.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Philp commanded more playing time when injuries hit through his own fine play, and delivered (15-15-30 in 52 games) while outscoring opponents at even strength.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Adding more travel restrictions would likely deter travelers wanting to avoid scrutiny and decrease the flow of money to be delivered by mules, Kavulich said.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Have the latest Reality Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
Ten years ago, Kris Bryant delivered a monster spring training for the Chicago Cubs at 23 years old.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
In his first season, Barkley nearly delivered.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Catcher Jonah Heim delivered the club’s first walk-off of 2025 on Sunday.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
In the end, the news that Mohamed Salah will remain at Liverpool was delivered with a humorous tagline.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Philp commanded more playing time when injuries hit through his own fine play, and delivered (15-15-30 in 52 games) while outscoring opponents at even strength.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Adding more travel restrictions would likely deter travelers wanting to avoid scrutiny and decrease the flow of money to be delivered by mules, Kavulich said.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Have the latest Reality Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delivered
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In November 2022, a 28-year-old man who fell overboard from a Carnival Valor cruise ship was rescued off of Louisiana's southeast coast after treading water for nearly 20 hours.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
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In-ho shot Jun-ho, who fell off a cliff but survived and was rescued by a fisherman.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
26 Dec. 2024
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Advances in technology have rendered phishing more accessible to cybercriminals.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The community disappeared by 1983 when decades of industrial development, pollution and waste rendered the area unlivable.—
Larkin Gallup,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Dec. 2024
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According to Lively's complaint, Sony provided talking points for the actors to use during film promotion, including focusing on the resilience of the character played by Lively instead of the theme of domestic violence.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The payment will be direct deposited into the bank account provided on the eligible person's 2023 tax return or mailed to the address of record.—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Stars and Golden Knights crushed them in late March, and the Devils handed them another two losses.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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As a result, Italy has reportedly handed Meta a bill for €900 million, with smaller claims lodged against the parent companies of X and LinkedIn.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The massive popular revolt against the 2021 coup, particularly among young people who had thrived during the previous decade, demonstrates that that strategy in fact succeeded, if at enormous cost, as the Myanmar military appears incapable now of reasserting its control nationwide.—
Derek Mitchell,
NPR,
23 Dec. 2024
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Could President Yoon have succeeded?—
Cressida Leyshon,
The New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2024
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Continuing the course for Orlando (21-15) includes the type of showing da Silva produced against the Raptors.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2025
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The record is produced by Bad Bunny’s frequent collaborators, La Paciencia, MAG and Tainy, along with Big Jay and Saox.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Today, Hampton’s legacy is one of revolutionary love, community and the audacity to imagine a liberated future.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The liberated students go wild on campus with some students like Marie trying to stop them.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Those bleak years devastated the American rail industry, as revenue fell by 50 percent from 1928 to 1933, and a third of the country’s railroads went into bankruptcy.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Someone won a $68 million jackpot in New York on Christmas Eve in 2002, but that prize went unclaimed.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Delivered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delivered. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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