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 That’s the traditional deadline of 12 days before the election set by Florida to allow for processing and delivering your ballot. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 Revisit the same dimensions over time to see whether initiatives are delivering results and your marketing capabilities are growing stronger. — James Fratzke, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Two players — quarterback Ryan Rakowski and safety Jalen Flowers — have been outstanding in delivering big plays. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Testers loved the cushiony texture, which felt featherlight on skin while delivering a noticeable surge of hydration and softness. — Sheryl George, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026 Erika Kirk wiped tears away and leaned forward covering her mouth as Graf continued delivering his ruling. — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 The drug was, in fact, the largest product of J & J’s Oncology division, delivering sales of more than $4 billion, growing close to 18% in the company’s second quarter. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 Posty won’t be delivering for fans in Asia, Australia and New Zealand later this year, as planned. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026 This process mimicked the solar wind, delivering equivalent helium-ion exposure at a far higher rate. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

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Verb

As a continent keen on saving, consumer confidence remains positive despite stubbornly high inflation.

— Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
The panels store within the roof rails when driving but expand at camp to deliver up to 600 watts of charging while doubling as an awning, saving space and weight as compared to separate awning and charging systems.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of saving

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The rescuers contacted The Arrow Fund, a Louisville nonprofitdedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animal victims of abuse.

— Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Sep. 2026
Dave Black said searchers used night vision and other equipment to find people who needed rescuing during the deluge.

— Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of rescuing

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But that would have meant Parton relinquishing half the publishing rights and therefore half the royalties.

— Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of relinquishing

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The tests included transporting packages, medical supplies, food, water, and industrial equipment, providing a practical demonstration of the aircraft’s autonomous cargo capabilities.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
The cores or plugs removed from the lawn during aeration actually increase the success of overseeding by providing more direct contact between the seeds and the soil.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of providing

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That scoreboard is now misleading, because the same AI wave letting those companies shed jobs is handing thousands of capable people the time and the reason to build something of their own.

— Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
After missing the playoffs in 2025, Martin started off on a great note, handing a solid Mansfield program a 38-35 loss.

— Charles Baggarly August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of handing

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At present, markets have largely anticipated Andy Burnham succeeding Starmer.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Parton and my mom taught that literacy was key to succeeding — Mami regularly took us to the library, while Dolly created a nonprofit that provides free books to young children, including Spanish-language options.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of succeeding

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The videos, which are projected to fill a single wall, were shot with two iPhone 15s mounted together in a handheld jig, producing two images, one for each eye.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
The area around my hometown was once a famous silk-producing region, and my grandparents kept silkworms in six-foot-wide bamboo trays.

— Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of producing

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Remmick, Jimmy Crystal and Larry Lamb share an unrelenting desire to entertain, whether performing music outside a juke joint, indulging amusement with graphic violence or delighting the British reading public with scandal and drama.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Whether the race ever happens, the idea is pure Shaq, a celebrity who's renowned for indulging his passions, of which cars are near the top of the list.

— Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026