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Recent Examples of deserve
Parker Hall Every television deserves a row of speakers to call its own.
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Brad Bourque, Wired News, 23 May 2025
Only 23 percent of respondents said Hochul deserves to be reelected, while 63 percent preferred a new candidate.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Before the Giants add another receiver, Hyatt deserves the spring to get meaningful reps with Wilson and Winston and earn a spot that Daboll didn’t trust him with a season ago.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
Maryland deserves a more thoughtful, inclusive and sustainable approach — one that truly respects the people and places most affected.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025
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Brad Bourque, Wired News, 23 May 2025
Only 23 percent of respondents said Hochul deserves to be reelected, while 63 percent preferred a new candidate.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Before the Giants add another receiver, Hyatt deserves the spring to get meaningful reps with Wilson and Winston and earn a spot that Daboll didn’t trust him with a season ago.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
Maryland deserves a more thoughtful, inclusive and sustainable approach — one that truly respects the people and places most affected.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deserve
earn
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Any move to weaken the dollar might enrage Trump World, earning Japan bigger tariffs.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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In a year that emphasized bold narratives and artistic risk, several standout films earned praise.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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“Deserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deserve. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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