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 Clearly unsatisfied with relying on Matt as a victim, the show is already delivering a new one. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 Instead of delivering a strong throw, Adames lobbed the ball to second baseman Osleivis Basabe, whose relay to first wasn’t in time to catch Paredes. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 Whether delivering malicious content through phishing attacks, fraudulent payment requests or links to malware, notification abuse is a security issue that’s hard to ignore. — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The fully custom 85-footer is designed to cover long distances relatively quickly, delivering an unusual combination of range, speed, and comfort. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026 The six-percentage-point tumble practically erased a seven-percentage-point jump the prior year, which the Adams administration at the time said was proof that NYC Reads was delivering results for children. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026 On one hand, Frankie is a college dropout who spends her days hotboxing around Los Angeles while occasionally also delivering packages. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 That research should lead to devices, molecules, and techniques that become the basis for businesses delivering that technology to patients over time. — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 Even politicians sang to gather crowds before delivering their speeches. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026

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View gallery - 12 images Rather than attempting to squeeze in multiple bedrooms or tons of storage, the Luna Nook keeps things simple with a space-saving design to make its modest footprint feel pleasant to spend time in.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026
Build in a genuine controls assessment on a regular cycle, and keep frequent, informal touchpoints with your external auditor rather than saving every question for the end of the year.

— Marc Blythe, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of saving

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Divers wear blackout masks and practice rescuing themselves and fellow firefighters while operating without vision.

— Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The health department said the child and several other people who were bitten while rescuing the boy from the animal underwent treatment for rabies.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of rescuing

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America is the ultimate answer to the pogrom, and to the emancipation Europe offered on the condition of relinquishing Jewish ethnic and cultural distinctiveness.

— Rory Lancman, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
Giudice survived prison, divorce and years of family warfare without relinquishing her place at the center of New Jersey.

— Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of relinquishing

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Trade data show China has fully transitioned from providing mostly low cost manufacturing to supplying vital machinery and components for advanced manufacturing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Knitwear made from thin, airy materials or designed with an oversized fit is ideal for providing the touch of warmth needed on cool summer nights, while also working well with extra layers when fall weather arrives.

— Natalie LaBarbera, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of providing

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Trump may gloat about the earnings, but that did nothing to address the very real national security concerns with handing our greatest adversary a leg up in the artificial intelligence race.

— Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
There’s an urge to preserve something sacred and ancient, to avoid handing everything over to our brightly lit, modern world.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of handing

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Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen or heard publicly since succeeding his father, former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike when the war began.

— Bloomberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
There is nobody else at his level who has a more vested interest in Google succeeding.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of succeeding

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Both players played well, Romero shackling Jude Bellingham for much of the evening, Spence producing a famous recovery tackle on Giuliano Simeone when England were 1-0 up.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
This heat drives the park’s geysers and hot springs while producing frequent earthquakes and gradual changes in the ground.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of producing

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Bardstown Bourbon Company, which is well known for indulging its experimental impulses, decided to blend together bourbon and rye and finish it in pineapple rum barrels with pieces of pineapple added to the whiskey for good measure.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026
On that note, resist the urge to bury discomfort by indulging, shopping or being stubbornly silent.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026