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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1
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 Synonyms for deserts
Noun
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As the entertainment industry’s publication of record, Variety seeks to highlight creatives who are making waves across a spectrum of disciplines.—
Variety Staff,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025 -
Los Angeles — While Hollywood actors may be the face of the film and television industry, teams of professionals work behind the scenes, bringing each cinematic story to life through disciplines like lighting, costumes and set design.—
Kathleen Toner,
CNN Money,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Stonehouse’s signing leaves Dolphins incumbent punter Jake Bailey very much in jeopardy.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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The loss leaves Boise State’s NCAA Tournament fate up to the committee on Selection Sunday.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Mar. 2025
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In these settings, errors can be admitted and leveraged for course corrections and improvements, and unconscious biases can be rooted out or minimized.—
Jim DeLoach,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The week before that, state corrections officials had emailed ICE, informing the agency of his release date and setting up a custody transfer at a facility in Cañon City.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Who would want to volunteer for a country that abandons those who serve?—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Plans for the show — which was originally announced in 2020 and then delayed to 2024 — have officially been cancelled, as the studio abandons creating original longform content for streaming.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
3 Mar. 2025
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In addition to a 25% tariff set to go into effect Thursday, Trump also announced a 25% tariff on India that will go into effect later this month as punishment for importing Russian oil and gas.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Even many diehard Trump supporters grimaced, fearful of punishment at the polls.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Rather than relying on arbitrary age cutoffs, organizations should prioritize functional assessments, adaptability and decision-making acuity.—
Rob Robinson,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Without a tree risk assessment, an insurance agency can potentially dispute the damage, according to Purcell.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
15 Aug. 2025
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His attorney, Connor Reilly, did not offer an explanation as to why Mortimer attacked his parents and only asked the judge to impose the sentence recommended in the plea agreement.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
9 Aug. 2025
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Despite numerous attempts to appeal his sentences during his decade on death row, Bundy was ultimately executed via the electric chair.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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That led to a pass behind Douglas that Marcus Jones broke up, another incompletion that Jones stopped, a long miss for Boutte (who may have been interfered with) and a delay of game penalty that Vrabel called out.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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What are penalties for driving under the influence?—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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