as in abandonment
the act of abandoning
the soldiers were imprisoned for desertion of their posts
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Recent Examples of desertion
Ukraine appears to be facing a higher rate of desertion than Russia.
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Olivier Kempf,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Missile crews are reportedly reluctant to leave cover, desertions are increasing, refusals to obey orders are surfacing, and American and Israeli forces continue hunting launchers daily.
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Richard Goldberg,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
The officer said there have been an undetermined number of desertions among Cuban personnel, with some seeking to remain in Venezuela rather than return to the island.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
Sabogal was arrested and charged with 1 count of child neglect and two counts of desertion of a child.
—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for desertion
Olivier Kempf,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Missile crews are reportedly reluctant to leave cover, desertions are increasing, refusals to obey orders are surfacing, and American and Israeli forces continue hunting launchers daily.
—
Richard Goldberg,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
The officer said there have been an undetermined number of desertions among Cuban personnel, with some seeking to remain in Venezuela rather than return to the island.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
Sabogal was arrested and charged with 1 count of child neglect and two counts of desertion of a child.
—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for desertion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desertion
abandonment
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Cost Shock At The Wrong Moment Late-stage price add-ons, especially shipping, are the single most common trigger for cart abandonment.
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Kids end up in foster care due to neglect, abuse or abandonment by their parents or caregivers.
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“Desertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desertion. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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