as in abandoned
left unoccupied or unused
we had the deserted beach all to ourselves
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as in rejected
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 left
to cause to remain behind
deserted the kids at the food court for some independent shopping
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Recent Examples of deserted
Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Today, the incredible deserted ruins of this once-powerful city, perched like a fortified eagle’s nest high in the mountains of southwestern Turkey, can be conquered by anyone willing to make the hike up here.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
When the yells stopped, Shane pulled over by a deserted area overrun with weeds.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
As Joshua Tree luxury rentals market gains momentum, expect the desert to feel a little less deserted.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
So how does Fernanda end up bound on the floor of a deserted cabin, held hostage by one of her teachers and estranged from Annelise?
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Days are spent fishing, snorkeling, and picnicking on deserted Indian Ocean islands, while nights are spent sleeping under the stars.
—Ian Proctor, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Co-starring Rachel McAdams, the tonal mashup chronicles two incompatible work colleagues who crash land on a deserted island and have to find a way to work together for the sake of survival.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Leaving Norman for sunny Southern Cal in 2021 left Sooners fans feeling deserted.
—Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Alia Brahimi, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement The numbers are catching up to a story being told by locals and visitors for several months now, of an eerily empty Vegas Strip and deserted casino floors.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
Several Cuban doctors who deserted the mission sued PAHO, claiming the organization benefited from a labor-trafficking scheme in which the Cuban government pocketed about 85 percent of the salary payments made by Brazil.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
From hotels to theme parks to jails, the Bluegrass State has deserted sites galore.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Aug. 2025
Nowadays, with the film business contracting around blockbusters, the little pictures, the B pictures and the silly pictures have deserted the theaters for television which, in its streaming multiplicity, has room to absorb them.
—Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Where to stay Set along an 11-mile stretch of deserted beach on Sardinia’s rugged Costa Verde, Le Dune Piscinas is framed by Europe’s tallest sand dunes, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Today, the incredible deserted ruins of this once-powerful city, perched like a fortified eagle’s nest high in the mountains of southwestern Turkey, can be conquered by anyone willing to make the hike up here.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
When the yells stopped, Shane pulled over by a deserted area overrun with weeds.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
As Joshua Tree luxury rentals market gains momentum, expect the desert to feel a little less deserted.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
So how does Fernanda end up bound on the floor of a deserted cabin, held hostage by one of her teachers and estranged from Annelise?
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Days are spent fishing, snorkeling, and picnicking on deserted Indian Ocean islands, while nights are spent sleeping under the stars.
—Ian Proctor, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Co-starring Rachel McAdams, the tonal mashup chronicles two incompatible work colleagues who crash land on a deserted island and have to find a way to work together for the sake of survival.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Leaving Norman for sunny Southern Cal in 2021 left Sooners fans feeling deserted.
—Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
In Cameroon, so many skilled officers have deserted from the military to fight for Russia in Ukraine for up to $3,000 a month, that in March, the Cameroonian government instituted a ban on uniformed men from leaving the country.
—Alia Brahimi, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement The numbers are catching up to a story being told by locals and visitors for several months now, of an eerily empty Vegas Strip and deserted casino floors.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
Several Cuban doctors who deserted the mission sued PAHO, claiming the organization benefited from a labor-trafficking scheme in which the Cuban government pocketed about 85 percent of the salary payments made by Brazil.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
From hotels to theme parks to jails, the Bluegrass State has deserted sites galore.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Aug. 2025
Nowadays, with the film business contracting around blockbusters, the little pictures, the B pictures and the silly pictures have deserted the theaters for television which, in its streaming multiplicity, has room to absorb them.
—Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deserted
Adjective
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Thousands of abandoned and derelict vessels around the US pose environmental and navigational challenges.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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The 33 towns being considered for this project, which are expected to meet final approval in the coming weeks, are all on the brink of extinction with the number of empty and abandoned houses outnumbering those that are inhabited.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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At the time, Bailey denied claims that the film was initially rejected due to censorship but rather footage clearance and security concerns.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
27 Sep. 2025
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But his grades had been mediocre, and he was rejected right and left, which neither fazed nor surprised him.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The easy route takes visitors along a disused rail line for a gentle jaunt in one of the Pacific Northwest's loveliest regions.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Victoria's body was later found in a disused shed in Brighton inside a shopping bag, the outlet reported.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Thankfully, my passport wasn’t stolen, nor was it stranded somewhere in the middle of the rainforest (my worst fear at the time).—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Campers may be stranded in portions of the campground.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike other parts of the Cascades, where campgrounds are plentiful and the Pacific Crest Trail attracts hundreds of hikers, this area is desolate.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Despite the Winchesters' massive home, thanks to Andrew's family's wealth, Millie is banished to live in a desolate attic bedroom.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Demand for warehousing, industrial, and micro distribution has increased the value of vacant spaces.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Reds needed a starter and the Royals had finally addressed their vacant leadoff spot.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An old and derelict residential hotel in Detroit that was immortalized in a song by The White Stripes has been shut down by the city.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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Here’s the logline: Upon discovering millions in cash in a derelict stash house, trust among a team of Miami cops begins to fray.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That makes Foden, who runs into the vacated space, the spare man.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Miran is on temporary leave from his position as chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) while serving out the remaining four months of a vacated term on the Fed board of governors.—
Sylvan Lane,
The Hill,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Deserted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deserted. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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