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Recent Examples of deserves
Everyone deserves dignity, safety and freedom to speak without fear.
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Adam Abutaa, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2026
Skechers Go Walk Pant Sketchers is known for its comfy, affordable shoes, but its clothing, especially the Go Walk Pants, deserves just as much mention.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 21 June 2026
Investors say the company deserves a premium.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
What truly deserves your generous attention?
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
Leo July 23 – August 22 What truly deserves your generous attention?
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
That said, not every food deserves the same treatment.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
Dolan deserves full credit for hiring Rose, LeBron James’ former agent, in 2020.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
Regardless of one’s position, a decision about downtown’s historic core deserves thoughtful public discussion.
—Sarah M. Boye, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Adam Abutaa, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2026
Skechers Go Walk Pant Sketchers is known for its comfy, affordable shoes, but its clothing, especially the Go Walk Pants, deserves just as much mention.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 21 June 2026
Investors say the company deserves a premium.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
What truly deserves your generous attention?
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
Leo July 23 – August 22 What truly deserves your generous attention?
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
That said, not every food deserves the same treatment.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
Dolan deserves full credit for hiring Rose, LeBron James’ former agent, in 2020.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
Regardless of one’s position, a decision about downtown’s historic core deserves thoughtful public discussion.
—Sarah M. Boye, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deserves
earns
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Whether La Roja earns another star or comes crashing back down to earth remains to be seen.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The brand that saves time, reduces friction and feels like it was designed for their actual life earns the right to become emotional later.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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“Deserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deserves. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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