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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
For over 30 years, Outward Magazine has delivered news and features for and by the community.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Heat is then delivered through the tube to burn away the unhealthy inner lining.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Sand was delivered in eight truckloads on Wednesday, and then spread across the arena floor to build a sand court that is suitable for the world’s best beach volleyball players.
—Jason Stromberg, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
With five goals and five assists, McKennie delivered a career season for Juventus.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Many organizations still treat learning as a periodic activity delivered through courses, workshops, or training events.
—Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Have the latest Reality Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
During the War, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, delivered what is regarded as the greatest speech in American History, the Gettysburg Address, and championed the passage of the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
Verb
Cribs, strollers, and Playstations delivered to your room are among the family amenities.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
For over 30 years, Outward Magazine has delivered news and features for and by the community.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Heat is then delivered through the tube to burn away the unhealthy inner lining.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Sand was delivered in eight truckloads on Wednesday, and then spread across the arena floor to build a sand court that is suitable for the world’s best beach volleyball players.
—Jason Stromberg, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
With five goals and five assists, McKennie delivered a career season for Juventus.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Many organizations still treat learning as a periodic activity delivered through courses, workshops, or training events.
—Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Have the latest Reality Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
During the War, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, delivered what is regarded as the greatest speech in American History, the Gettysburg Address, and championed the passage of the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delivered
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And there were already many claims being made for the nearly $4 billion worth of liberated slaves.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Hungary’s new minister of culture, Zoltán Tarr, shares his vision for fostering freedom of expression in a liberated local art scene.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
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The 1961 legislation establishing the Seashore saved the land from development and gave the public a pristine example of what the popular peninsula looked like before the Pilgrims arrived in Provincetown and before the birth of the nation.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Demolition crews were busy on Tuesday tearing down the cafe at its base, and there are serious questions about whether the pier itself can be saved.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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There were 24 crew members on board at the time and 21 were rescued from the vessel.—
Arpita Dasika,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The crew of the Apache gunship was rescued on Monday, June 8, after the aircraft went down near the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Dembélé’s teammate, midfielder Rayan Cherki, was also on the HAC tip, though his was smaller and rendered in creamy beige.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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The resulting flooding rendered the antenna inoperable.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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With a dedicated press corps covering the team, the Football Association provided a swanky workroom for reporters (including those in Kansas City).—
Pete Grathoff
June 14,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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That trove of information provided a glimpse across thousands of miles between New England and the Caribbean and at depths reaching about 6,500 feet deep.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Babies are handed six-shooters before the butt slap.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Police said that Tree was on the list of passengers handed to aviation authorities, but have not been able to identify the bodies of those killed in the crash.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Khamenei was succeeded by his second son, Mojtaba Khamenei, a little over a week later by the 88-member Assembly of Experts.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Morales will be succeeded by Doral Police Chief Edwin Lopez, who will be sworn in on Tuesday morning.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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In the 1970s, what was then West Germany co-produced the Tornado bomber with the UK and Italy; then in the 1990s Germany worked with the UK, Italy and Spain to produce the dog-fighting Eurofighter jet.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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In 1969, the United Arab Emirates — then known as the Trucial States — produced a series of stamps, aimed primarily at global collectors, of iconic artists, musicians and athletes, including six Major League Baseball Hall of Famers.—
Tom Reinsfelder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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“Delivered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delivered. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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