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
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Nearly 60% of this county’s residents live in childcare deserts, where available slots are insufficientto meet local demand, the news release stated.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Today, thousands cross seas and deserts daily, escaping war, hunger, and horror.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
That has contributed to low wages, which have led to worker shortages (now exacerbated by immigration reductions), which in turn have resulted in care deserts, further putting upward pressure on prices — and, in turn, negative labor market outcomes.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The species evolved in the deserts of northern Africa and easily adapted to the harsh Sonoran desert climate.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The birds have survived in hordes in the deserts, but civilization nearly always spells their doom.
—Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
What fantastic fantasies will lure risk-seeking treasure hunters to breach the massive walls of iron thorns surrounding mysterious radioactive caverns buried deep in the deserts?
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The Highlands The Highlands are an untamed region full of volcanoes, black deserts, and crater lakes.
—Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
For this collection, Blanga and Capitani revisited some of the signature styles that have marked Eéra’s success through the years in warm hues and sandy tones, nodding to the striking rock formations, sweeping deserts and lush oasis of the area.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Nearly 60% of this county’s residents live in childcare deserts, where available slots are insufficientto meet local demand, the news release stated.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Today, thousands cross seas and deserts daily, escaping war, hunger, and horror.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
That has contributed to low wages, which have led to worker shortages (now exacerbated by immigration reductions), which in turn have resulted in care deserts, further putting upward pressure on prices — and, in turn, negative labor market outcomes.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The species evolved in the deserts of northern Africa and easily adapted to the harsh Sonoran desert climate.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The birds have survived in hordes in the deserts, but civilization nearly always spells their doom.
—Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
What fantastic fantasies will lure risk-seeking treasure hunters to breach the massive walls of iron thorns surrounding mysterious radioactive caverns buried deep in the deserts?
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The Highlands The Highlands are an untamed region full of volcanoes, black deserts, and crater lakes.
—Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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The situation could result in potential discipline for the Ravens, ranging from fines or loss of draft picks to possible suspensions if the NFL determines a serious violation occurred.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Her take on ballet barre classes blend the discipline with Pilates and yoga principles, and is designed to develop a strong, muscular physique while strengthening the core with balance, grounding and breathing techniques.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If Giolito rejects the offer and signs with another team, the Red Sox would receive a draft pick after the fourth round as compensation.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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The business software maker on Wednesday unveiled an optimistic, multiyear financial roadmap that rejects the sluggish-growth narrative that has been dogging the stock.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2025
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Supporters call Shalom Wildlife zoo a 'magical place' While some critics say Wisconsin's loose oversight leaves too many gaps, Shalom's supporters see a very different story.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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That leaves Watson entering the season with uncertainty ahead.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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How Austin Went From Boom To Bust The Texas capital is one of the few markets in the country where home prices are now below their pandemic peaks, after the city experienced a steep correction starting from the fall of 2022.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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When the company abandons its traditional Nutcracker for a childless, avant-garde version — thus denying Harris’s daughter the starring role she’s dreamed of — Harris leaps into action.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Strangely, the show abandons her storyline just after the midpoint of the season.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hence, taking them away is an appropriate punishment.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
25 Oct. 2025
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But if the thought of freezing cold isolation and bunk pods sounds more like punishment than adventure, Mongolia’s Gobi already offers glimpses of the otherworldly in a far more comfortable setting.—
Rosanna Philpott,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Representatives from the District Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, county Behavioral Health Services and the court crafted San Diego’s approach, creating a process for a defendant to move from arrest to arraignment to assessment.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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In response to that legislation, De Anza developed new assessment practices, curriculum and other services that support students in completing those college-level courses.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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If a parent later withdraws permission, the app developer must be notified to disable access.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Oct. 2025
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The surgeon withdraws the balloon and then squeezes the implant in through a sterile funnel before closing the incision.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Deserts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deserts. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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