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as in salvation
the saving from danger or evil
the farmers prayed for deliverance from the drought
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as in verdict
a position arrived at after consideration
the jury's deliverance shocked the courtroom
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Recent Examples of deliverance
That absurd epic, which originated in 1096, declared its aim to be the deliverance of the lands of the Holy Sepulcher from the Turks.
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Dec. 2024
Gratitude is our deliverance from gloom or grievance.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
More recently, Knox has found deliverance in her decision to reach out to, and eventually befriend, Giuliano Mignini, who prosecuted her case.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
His corpse is down the street from a brothel, and below a billboard advertisement for a priest who promises miracles and deliverance.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2025
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Dec. 2024
Gratitude is our deliverance from gloom or grievance.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
More recently, Knox has found deliverance in her decision to reach out to, and eventually befriend, Giuliano Mignini, who prosecuted her case.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
His corpse is down the street from a brothel, and below a billboard advertisement for a priest who promises miracles and deliverance.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliverance
Noun
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Those emotional generators are apparent on the title track, a minimal hymn of salvation wrapped in Springsteen’s quivering voice.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Teaming up with Rebels like the enigmatic Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) and the sarcastic droid K-2SO (Alan Tudyk), Jyn’s quest for salvation and redemption runs right up to the beginning of the original film, Star Wars: A New Hope.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
26 June 2025
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The verdict was a repudiation of the law’s distance from the vernacular of life and real language, of the proceduralism of the legal system.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
3 July 2025
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Though the verdict is ultimately a win for the defense, Combs' image has been forever changed.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
3 July 2025
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Until this can be verified, the City Council must not come close to making any final decision.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The legal advocacy group Center for Constitutional Rights criticized the decision, saying that without the plea agreements, the case will never be resolved.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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China had postponed the conclusion of the cognac probe twice, as the two sides tried to resolve the alcohol and EV spats, among others.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
4 July 2025
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Emmy winner Lee Jung-jae reprises his role as Gi-hun for the Korean thriller's climactic conclusion.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
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With federal routes closing, pharmaceutical companies focused on shaping public opinion and state-level regulations.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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In today’s opinions newsletter: Behind the scenes with our opinions team.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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Distributions to heirs or charitable contributions can be made by the determination of an independent trustee.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Remarkably, much of the recovery from the 2017 hurricanes has been self-funded, underscoring the resilience and determination of the BVI.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Intellectual humility, or open-mindedness, is directly associated with better judgment and decision making, according to research from Duke University. 7.—
Cheri Rainey,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The plaintiffs want a declaratory judgment that the 2020 comprehensive plan amendment approval and rezoning be voided by the court, according to the lawsuit.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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“Deliverance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliverance. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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