Synonyms of deserves

deserves

verb

present tense third-person singular of deserve

as in earns

to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment)

the team really deserved that victory after the way they played

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earns
• merits
• qualifies
• entitles
• rates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deserves

That is why published research on gas stoves and asthma deserves attention and why the government’s decision to cut a study short should concern anyone who cares about wellness and cost of healthcare. — Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Nevertheless, the 31-year-old, riding his third Grand Tour of the season, deserves this chance. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

If diamonds are involved, GIA certification is the standard to look for, offering a layer of transparency that a significant purchase deserves. — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Together, these efforts can ease the pressure families face and help build the foundation every child deserves, regardless of their ZIP code. — Fred Hassell, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026

Your mixology deserves more than a cluttered corner of the kitchen counter. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

Everyone deserves equal access to info in entertaining events just like State Fair. — Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

That inconsistency deserves thoughtful examination and acknowledgment of the impact of that inconsistency has on child victims. — Keith Wortz, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Our research suggests that this assumption deserves a closer look. — Taylor Wishart, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026