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Recent Examples of deserves
The real issue isn't the methods themselves, but their failure to address the fundamental question of what truly deserves time on one's calendar.
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Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The home’s professional landscaping also deserves mention.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Dolan deserves full credit for hiring Rose, LeBron James’ former agent, in 2020.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
This is for Tom Thibodeau, who deserves a championship ring.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Downtown deserves investment, new businesses and new residents.
—Sarah M. Boye, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Serena & Lily delivers on everything from coastal bedding to decor to me, and even though this is still true with this set, the versatility of the bedding deserves some love.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2026
Navratilova pointed to Nadal’s absurd run at Roland Garros as the kind of dominance that deserves to be celebrated.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
But this sleek skirt doesn’t just look designer-made—its thoughtful construction deserves an A+ too.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The home’s professional landscaping also deserves mention.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Dolan deserves full credit for hiring Rose, LeBron James’ former agent, in 2020.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
This is for Tom Thibodeau, who deserves a championship ring.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Downtown deserves investment, new businesses and new residents.
—Sarah M. Boye, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Serena & Lily delivers on everything from coastal bedding to decor to me, and even though this is still true with this set, the versatility of the bedding deserves some love.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2026
Navratilova pointed to Nadal’s absurd run at Roland Garros as the kind of dominance that deserves to be celebrated.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
But this sleek skirt doesn’t just look designer-made—its thoughtful construction deserves an A+ too.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deserves
earns
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As the cut earns what may be its last turn on the list, Lisa matches a feat one of her own bandmates managed not long ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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This classic bottom provides UPF 50+ sun protection, comes in a variety of colors, and earns top reviews for comfort and rear coverage.—
Elaina Verhoff,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Deserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deserves. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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