as in discipline
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense
the robbers got their just deserts
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as in rejects
to leave (a cause or party) often in order to take up another
the volunteer became disillusioned with his candidate and deserted to a political rival
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as in leaves
to cause to remain behind
deserted the kids at the food court for some independent shopping
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Recent Examples of deserts
Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Helmed by Óliver Laxe and set against the backdrop of a fast-brewing global conflict, SIRĀT follows a father (Sergi López) and his young son in search of his missing daughter alongside a group of ravers in the deserts of southern Morocco.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
It was implemented to address attorney deserts, lack of training and poor compensation for attorneys and minimal support for clients.
—Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
Somewhere deep in the limbic system, a synapse fires like a flare, tracing the old circuitry of migration and memory — that annual pull toward the wide-open deserts of the American Southwest.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Temperatures across the lower deserts were roughly 10 to 15 degrees above normal, an unusually large departure for early February.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Outside, the world flashes by, a slideshow of rivers growing into oceans, deserts rising into mountains and cities sprawling then receding into darkness as the train thunders on through the night.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Whether you’re drawn to sandy deserts, ocean views, rugged mountains, or quiet meadows, there’s a way to bring your favorite outdoor feeling into every room.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
As a result, a new breed of data center, designed from the ground up for AI workloads, is cropping up across the country, from the wilds of Wyoming to the deserts of Arizona.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2025
Based on the graphic novel of the same name by Isabel Greenberg, the upcoming adaptation follows a young bride named Cherry (scream queen Maika Monroe), whose husband (Amir El-Masry) deserts her in the care of the sexy Manfred (Nicholas Galitzine) and her maid, Hero (Emma Corrin).
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
In California, the warning is in effect for southeastern counties, with temperatures forecast to reach 111 F in Indian Wells Valley; and 115 F in Coachella Valley and San Diego County deserts.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
California’s beaches, mountains, deserts, and vineyards attract hundreds of millions of visitors each year, leading many vacationers to dream of spending their golden years in the Golden State.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Helmed by Óliver Laxe and set against the backdrop of a fast-brewing global conflict, SIRĀT follows a father (Sergi López) and his young son in search of his missing daughter alongside a group of ravers in the deserts of southern Morocco.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
It was implemented to address attorney deserts, lack of training and poor compensation for attorneys and minimal support for clients.
—Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
Somewhere deep in the limbic system, a synapse fires like a flare, tracing the old circuitry of migration and memory — that annual pull toward the wide-open deserts of the American Southwest.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Temperatures across the lower deserts were roughly 10 to 15 degrees above normal, an unusually large departure for early February.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Outside, the world flashes by, a slideshow of rivers growing into oceans, deserts rising into mountains and cities sprawling then receding into darkness as the train thunders on through the night.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Whether you’re drawn to sandy deserts, ocean views, rugged mountains, or quiet meadows, there’s a way to bring your favorite outdoor feeling into every room.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
As a result, a new breed of data center, designed from the ground up for AI workloads, is cropping up across the country, from the wilds of Wyoming to the deserts of Arizona.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Sean, 17, deserts his post in the midst of the Iraq war and returns to England.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2025
Based on the graphic novel of the same name by Isabel Greenberg, the upcoming adaptation follows a young bride named Cherry (scream queen Maika Monroe), whose husband (Amir El-Masry) deserts her in the care of the sexy Manfred (Nicholas Galitzine) and her maid, Hero (Emma Corrin).
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
In California, the warning is in effect for southeastern counties, with temperatures forecast to reach 111 F in Indian Wells Valley; and 115 F in Coachella Valley and San Diego County deserts.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deserts
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Within the sport, there are several disciplines, including individual races, sprints and team relays.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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This year, starting Wednesday, Muslim families will fast from dawn to dusk, and mosques are opening their doors to neighbors each evening, not simply as a ritual but as a reminder that personal discipline and public responsibility are inseparable.—
Irfan Sarwar,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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My child automatically rejects paying for parking, especially when there are other options.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hunter-Torricke rejects these criticisms.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
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The illuminating skin tint instantly blurs and brightens my complexion and leaves behind a soft-focus glow—almost as if my skin were an IRL filter.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … 'TOTAL CHAOS' — Anderson Cooper's '60 Minutes' exit reportedly leaves CBS News bosses blindsided.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The return needs a correction to the child tax credit or recovery rebate credit amount.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph has routinely pointed to Singleton’s ability to arrange the defense and make corrections on the fly as key components to the unit’s success.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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O’Hara found her highest-profile role in Home Alone (1990), as a harried suburban mom who accidentally abandons her 8-year-old son.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
10 Feb. 2026
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The second abandons the intellectual framework that apparently motivated Warsh’s interest in the position.—
Daniel J. Arbess,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Jamie Court, president of Consumer Watchdog, said Clark deserved a tougher punishment, including being barred from practicing law in the state.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors in the case recommended the death penalty as punishment for Yoon, given the severity of his crimes.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Feb. 2026
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And in a recent assessment of the chances for a Supreme Court vacancy, Washington consultant Bruce Mehlman noted that all of the justices are well-below the average age of 79 for those who’ve stepped down in recent years.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Putin thought a window of opportunity had finally emerged, such that in those historical assessments Ukraine will follow from Afghanistan much as Poland in 1939 followed from Munich in 1938.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Antonio Delgado withdraws from New York governor race after Mamdani backs Hochul.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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As the Church withdraws its sanction, the exorcists must confront the demonic force alone, pushing their faith to its limits as the entity threatens global annihilation.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Deserts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deserts. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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