Synonyms of deserts

deserts 1 of 2

noun

plural of desert

as in discipline

suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense

the robbers got their just deserts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discipline
• correction
• punishment
• assessment
• sentence
• penalty
• wrath
• fine
• criticism
• chastisement
• nemesis
• charge
• comeuppance
• revenge
• vengeance
• retaliation
• castigation
• retribution
• confinement
• example
• imprisonment
• incarceration
• reprisal
• damnation
• condemnation
• censure
• reproof
• rebuke
• reprimand
• mulct
• denouncement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indemnity
• parole
• pardon
• amnesty
• immunity
• impunity
• exemption
• acquittal
• vindication
• exoneration
• exculpation
• release
• forgiveness
• reprieve
• commutation
• disregard
• remission
• absolution
• condonation
• overlooking
• remitment

deserts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of desert

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rejects
• abandons
• leaves
• defects (from)
• withdraws
• rats (on)
• forsakes
• runs out on
• walks out on
• jumps ship
• goes back on
• spurns
• cuts off
• renounces
• abjures
• abdicates
• disowns
• goes
• quits
• repudiates
• reneges
• departs
• apostatizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adheres (to)
• clings (to)
• sticks (to or with)
• fosters
• cultivates
• cherishes

2

as in leaves

to cause to remain behind

deserted the kids at the food court for some independent shopping

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leaves
• forsakes
• abandons
• strands
• dumps
• ditches
• maroons
• walks away from
• walks out on
• quits
• escapes
• sheds
• scraps
• discards
• sacrifices
• flings
• throws away
• withdraws (from)
• retreats (from)
• separates (from)
• takes off (from)
• throws out
• distances
• relinquishes
• hands over
• cuts off
• ignores
• rejects
• junks
• yields
• renounces
• gives up
• vacates
• forgets
• abjures
• jettisons
• surrenders
• disowns
• neglects
• repudiates
• shucks (off)
• disregards
• delivers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• has
• reserves
• possesses
• harbors
• keeps
• owns
• holds
• retains
• reclaims
• withholds
• saves
• rescues
• redeems

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deserts

Noun

For me, it’s inspired trips to the deserts of the American Southwest and served as an interesting entry point into learning about US history. — Tom Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2026

This makes the mule deer a purely North American big-game animal that has been shaped and forged by the rugged mountains, plains, and deserts of the West. — Kubie Brown, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2026

But many individuals, couples and families will be sidestepping that dining-room exercise and instead heading to the hills, forests, deserts and beaches. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Weather prospects generally improve, too, as the path crosses the deserts of North Africa. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2026

The flooding in parts of New Mexico has devastated many towns and even some landmarks across the deserts. — Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2026

Across the country, millions of Americans live in legal deserts, where individuals and small businesses struggle to find affordable counsel. — Will Hausberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026

Perilous jungles, scorching deserts and frozen tundra slowed him down, but bureaucratic red tape often brought his adventure to a halt for long periods. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

From desolate deserts to cut-off civilisations, wild and remote destinations are emerging as the places travellers will be talking about most in 2027. — Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Verb

The lowland deserts with cacti and catclaw brush are Gambel’s quail habitat. — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026

And a $208 million Rural Health Transformation award now lets Arkansas confront the maternity care deserts the national conversation overlooks—because when the nearest delivery unit is an hour away, distance itself is a risk factor. — John Boozman, Time, 23 June 2026

Set against the backdrop of Burns’ native city of Liverpool, the drama revolves around a 17-year-old soldier who deserts his post during the Iraq war. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 May 2026

For the San Diego County deserts west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph, locally up to 60 near the mountain foothills. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026

There are 15 overall child care deserts out of 74 ZIP codes in Tarrant, and 40% of those deserts are considered to be chronic. — Lina Ruiz april 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026

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