DELIVERING Synonyms: 230 Similar and Opposite Words

delivering

verb

present participle of deliver

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 The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur. —

Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 15 June 2026 The billionaire venture capitalist and Sun Microsystems cofounder lashed out on X at student protesters who walked out of Stanford’s 135th commencement ceremony while Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai was delivering the keynote address. —

Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 June 2026 The age of the Germanic male genius delivering edicts from on high has run its course. —

Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 Kansas City delivering strong TV numbers for the World Cup is not a surprise. —

Kellis Robinett, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026 The event is Canada’s largest TV gathering, with today’s keynotes including CRTC’s Vicky Eatrides addressing plans to reform the country’s television tax break system and Netflix’s Jinny Howe delivering a keynote. —

Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 June 2026 The trick is delivering on that promise. —

Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026 The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in five games to become NBA champions on Saturday, delivering New York City’s first basketball title in 53 years and ending one of the longest losing streaks in US sports history. —

Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 14 June 2026 While the circular economy is delivering real economic opportunity for millions of Americans, Jeffrey Zubricki, Etsy global head of advocacy and public policy, said too many microbusinesses face reporting requirements and cost structures that weren’t designed with them in mind. —

Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026

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South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu made a mistake earlier that led to Mexico's goal and 1-0 lead, but Kim just kept his team down just one goal after saving a hard shot in the 71st minute by absorbing a hard shot from Raúl Jiménez to his chest and face.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026
This allows farmers to see how much water is in the tree itself instead of the soil, saving money and water.

— Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 19 June 2026