How to Use deliver in a Sentence

deliver

verb
Definition of delivernext
Synonyms for delivernext
  • She delivers the mail on my street.
  • He will deliver the speech at noon.
  • The judge delivered a warning to the protesters.
  • The package was delivered to the office this morning.
  • The actors delivered their lines with passion.
  • They are having the furniture delivered next week.
  • The novel delivers an inspiring look into the life and ideas of Gandhi.
  • The jury is expected to deliver a verdict later today.
  • The supermarket delivers groceries for free within 30 miles of the store.
  • Sometimes, in order to deliver that, and sometimes in order to push against that.
    — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Luckily, there are chic sweaters that deliver in both sustainability and style.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2022
  • However, simple line graphics delivered crisp lines, and thin lines generally held.
    — PCMAG, 18 Jan. 2025
  • And yet, as Caruso argues, Bass and others in office have had the opportunity to deliver and haven’t come through.
    — Steve Lopezcolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2022
  • The hospital does not have midwives on staff, but partners with UW Health and local midwives who can deliver babies there.
    — Devi Shastri, Journal Sentinel, 30 Sep. 2022
  • They are highly coveted by some people, but not in-demand enough to lead to money for widespread research that would deliver the next generation of pawpaws.
    — Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Play mimics an old-school pinball machines, with haptic touch flippers that deliver real feedback, real-feel tilt, and a working plunger, plus light-up back glass and speakers with adjustable volume.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Truss and Kwarteng insist that their plan will deliver a growing economy and eventually bring in more tax revenue, offsetting the cost of borrowing to fund the current cuts.
    — Jill Lawless, ajc, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Civilians living in the area delivered food to fire crews at the scene and at the station, said Manning.
    — Natalie Kainz, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Their job was to deliver hope to soldiers caught in a global war.
    — Heller McAlpin, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2023
  • Devers paused in the batter’s box, raised his bat overhead, and delivered an ax-like blow to the dirt in front of the plate.
    — Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2023
  • At best, Chew's promise has been slow to deliver in full.
    — Dexter Thomas, WIRED, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Noah Schnapp, who is 18, turned to the video sharing app TikTok last week to deliver some news.
    — André-Naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2023
  • When Lueders delivered her card, the two got to talking.
    — Sydney Page, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Still, Howard has to deliver the ball accurately and on time if Ohio State wants to win.
    — Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Down the hall, a team waited for a van to deliver a body bag that was expected to contain the remains of a child.
    — Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Keep in mind that this system relies on WiFi in order to deliver live footage of your pool.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2023
  • Both deliver that perfect salty-cheesy blend that always hits the spot.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
  • Biden called him several weeks ago to deliver the news.
    — Darlene Superville, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Until then, the choice will be similar dynamics but without the grand touring range, or the ability to deliver longer distances but not the same agility.
    — James Morris, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The first half delivers a gritty crime thriller following a hitman caught between law enforcement and yakuza forces, while the second portion reimagines the same narrative through a comedic lens using self-parody techniques.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Jan. 2025

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