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
Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
MindTravel has performed in different places around the world, such as Antarctica and deserts in the Middle East.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
The discovery of huge deposits of sodium nitrate in the deserts of Chile and Bolivia led to a new boom from 1880 into the 1920s.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
But even for longtime Border Patrol agents, who are trained at an academy in the deserts of New Mexico and stationed along the northern and southern borders, high-density cities are unfamiliar terrain.
—Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
They’re found all over the world and in all manner of places, from rainforests and deserts to (much to our displeasure) human homes and bodies.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
By that measure, this year’s bloom falls short, but experts say what’s on display across SoCal’s deserts is still well worth the drive.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The narrative centers on the mercenary Dao Ma, a wandering bounty hunter who is entrusted to escort a mysterious fugitive across the treacherous Western deserts to the capital of Chang’an.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
As food supply has deteriorated and food security and deserts have increased, Statner explains that people are less inclined to cook at home and are looking for easy ways to stay healthy.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Mar. 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
An alert will go into effect for the deserts, mountains and coast on Tuesday.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
MindTravel has performed in different places around the world, such as Antarctica and deserts in the Middle East.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
The discovery of huge deposits of sodium nitrate in the deserts of Chile and Bolivia led to a new boom from 1880 into the 1920s.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
But even for longtime Border Patrol agents, who are trained at an academy in the deserts of New Mexico and stationed along the northern and southern borders, high-density cities are unfamiliar terrain.
—Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
They’re found all over the world and in all manner of places, from rainforests and deserts to (much to our displeasure) human homes and bodies.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
By that measure, this year’s bloom falls short, but experts say what’s on display across SoCal’s deserts is still well worth the drive.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The narrative centers on the mercenary Dao Ma, a wandering bounty hunter who is entrusted to escort a mysterious fugitive across the treacherous Western deserts to the capital of Chang’an.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
As food supply has deteriorated and food security and deserts have increased, Statner explains that people are less inclined to cook at home and are looking for easy ways to stay healthy.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Mar. 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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Profar also intended to ask the MLBPA to file a grievance to appeal any discipline earlier this month.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The deal offers Tesla owners 50% off every mile driven using Full Self-Driving technology and does not sacrifice underwriting discipline.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Social media giants urged to tighten child safety after UK rejects blanket ban for teens.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Although many manufacturers have started rolling out alternatives containing less of the dangerous silica, the industry rejects assertions that the high-silica products can’t be handled safely.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The silky formula layers easily with the rest of your routine and leaves skin with that soft, luminous glass glow K-beauty is famous for.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Allen, while intriguing for the Cowboys for a reason, leaves a little bit to be desired from a projection standpoint.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Last week, the Florida Supreme Court denied appeals filed by King, whose attorneys argued that corrections officials had mismanaged the state's death penalty protocols and that he was denied due process by not having access to certain records.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Sheriff’s corrections and court officials agreed that transporting in-custody defendants from upstairs cells to first-floor jail courtrooms remained the safest and simplest option.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Confederation of African Football overturned Senegal’s one-goal victory over tournament hosts Morocco following the latter’s appeal, citing rules that punish a team that abandons an ongoing football match for more than 10 minutes.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The end of the pilot offers one option, then tries it out again at the end of Episode 2, and then abandons it for the rest of the season.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2026
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Fertitta wrote in the Texas Bar Blog that punishment can vary.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Critics and free speech advocates raised concerns that the punishment violated free speech protections.—
Milla Surjadi,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Disaster Ready Kane is looking for local groups involved in things like animal services, damage assessment, debris removal, emergency shelter, emotional and spiritual care, case management and volunteer coordination.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Testifying before a state legislative committee in February, Lara told lawmakers the insurance department has completed recent rate hike assessments in 120 days and now is targeting a 60-day review.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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If the Pentagon withdraws support, the Scouts would have to scramble to replace medical care, transportation and other emergency services.—
Graham Smith,
NPR,
26 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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