deliveries

noun

plural of delivery
1
as in releases
a freeing from an obligation or responsibility the school bell signaled our delivery from the tortures of math class

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2
as in childbirths
the act or process of giving birth to children her second delivery took only three hours

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Recent Examples of deliveries This fantastic video doorbell is great for homeowners, apartment dwellers, or anyone looking to keep tabs on both visitors and deliveries. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 In Finland, Starship says its robots already complete roughly one in five grocery deliveries. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026 Solar power and advanced water recycling systems would eliminate the need for utility hookups, only requiring occasional deliveries of potable water and propane to run the systems. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 Johansson said deliveries could begin in 2030 if negotiations conclude soon. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026 China has long been a nation of techno-optimists, and not just because software and engineering — from smartphones to high-speed trains to drone deliveries — have radically improved life across the country in the span of a single generation. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 7 July 2026 When deliveries become uncertain, companies hold more inventory. — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 And its humanoid robot makers accounted for the vast majority of the global android deliveries last year, far outpacing American competitors like Tesla and FigureAI. — John Liu, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 The company reported producing 451,758 vehicles and delivering 480,126 vehicles - 18% higher than the consensus estimate of 406,600 deliveries. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliveries
  1. releases
  2. childbirths
  3. discharges
Noun
  • The company said later releases will add non-woven fabric formation, viscose, apparel assembly, bovine leather, and dyeing and printing chemicals.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • Gkids also plans further Imax releases of new 4K Ghibli remasters starting in fall 2026, alongside a re-release of the full library across home video platforms.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 July 2026
Definition of releases
Noun
  • Many women may not be aware at all that private details of their childbirths were shared with law enforcement.
    — Shoshana Walter, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • In some Michigan counties, Medicaid covers more than half of all childbirths.
    — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Definition of childbirths
Noun
  • Jones told the jury that gun safety experts will testify to the weapon’s history of false discharges and design problems, claims that the manufacturer, Sig Sauer, has repeatedly denied.
    — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
  • The allegations include racial harassment, discriminatory assignments, pay inequality, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, and unequal treatment in areas including discipline, promotions, firings, and constructive discharges.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Definition of discharges

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