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
Lara Johnson-Wheeler,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
In the low-elevation deserts of Eastern California, the sun sits high in the sky during late June and pours energy into the ground for much of the day.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
These campsites, often in secluded national parks or deserts, offer unobstructed views and sometimes educational programs.
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Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The eight summits will take place throughout the state and each will cover a particular landscape such as coasts and deserts.
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Lizzie Kane
june 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Arid deserts, tall grasses, sandalwood heating up with cardamom and other spices—this rugged solar floral has it all.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
Typically, people recover meteorites in geologically unchanging regions, such as deserts or ice fields, where the meteorites stand out against the landscape.
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Adam Lark,
Scientific American,
28 June 2026
Its open world feels alive with bustling cities, dangerous deserts, and space dogfights.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Across oceans, forests, and deserts, animals regularly interact with members of other species in ways that benefit both sides.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Beginning in the late 1960s, artists abandoned galleries in favour of deserts, salt flats, mesas, and remote terrain, using these surroundings as both setting and material.
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Lara Johnson-Wheeler,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
In the low-elevation deserts of Eastern California, the sun sits high in the sky during late June and pours energy into the ground for much of the day.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
These campsites, often in secluded national parks or deserts, offer unobstructed views and sometimes educational programs.
—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The eight summits will take place throughout the state and each will cover a particular landscape such as coasts and deserts.
—
Lizzie Kane
june 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Arid deserts, tall grasses, sandalwood heating up with cardamom and other spices—this rugged solar floral has it all.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
Typically, people recover meteorites in geologically unchanging regions, such as deserts or ice fields, where the meteorites stand out against the landscape.
—
Adam Lark,
Scientific American,
28 June 2026
Its open world feels alive with bustling cities, dangerous deserts, and space dogfights.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Across oceans, forests, and deserts, animals regularly interact with members of other species in ways that benefit both sides.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Verb
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.
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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.
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deserts
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Platforms built around incentive capture, funding cost discipline and structural durability are well-positioned to deliver the hedge that households are now actively seeking.
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The Honorary Award is given to honor extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences in any discipline, or outstanding service to the Academy.
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The final budget agreement rejects a call by Newsom to lower the asset limit to $2,000 now and instead lowers it to $21,000 in 2027-28 to be eligible for Medi-Cal.
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Kenzie completely rejects Corbin’s because Corbin, having disrespected her, is now dead to her.
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The set up leaves California vulnerable to the unpredictable nature of the stock market, dramatic swings in revenue and, in recent years, reliant on poor projections.
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Durica said the event that shaped the world leaves behind much more than a board game and a marvel of engineering.
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Even after submission, reports frequently bounce back for corrections, forcing officers to sit at their desks instead of returning to the community.
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BofA said the dollar's recent price action is closely tracking its 2016-2018 pattern, when the greenback rallied in the second half of 2018 after a lengthy correction.
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The lesson is that Beijing rarely abandons strategically important objectives once they become embedded in national planning documents and long-term competition strategy.
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Cue a whole host of dodgy deals and shady string-pulling, not to mention an extramarital affair, as the entirely fictional — but no doubt true to life — character abandons any sense of morality.
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The couple is set to face punishment for the horrific deaths during sentencing on July 10.
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The city shows how quickly a violent act can be transformed into collective punishment.
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Hezbollah's leader said Saturday the group would fight on until Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon, according to a statement carried in a pro-Hezbollah local media outlet.
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But sporadic clashes have continued, and Hezbollah’s leader said Saturday that the group would continue fighting until Israel withdraws from Lebanon.
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An initial no-obligation consultation to discuss your debt, explain your options, and get an assessment of how Larson Tax Relief can help.
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This starts with 300 life cycle assessment (LCA) datasets, all of which are fully disaggregated.
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