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Recent Examples of deserves
Good policy deserves careful review before implementation.
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Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Climate justice is a civil rights issue, and everyone whose life is impacted by it deserves to be part of the conversation.
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Isabella Montealegre,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Most people know the Dunwoody gas station spot for its burger, but the chili dog deserves its own conversation.
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Justin Brown,
AJC.com,
27 June 2026
His criticism of Bitcoin’s utility, volatility, and lack of traditional intrinsic value deserves serious consideration.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
But this year’s contest deserves much more attention.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Vans deserves credit for making the Authentic, a timeless silhouette that remains a fixture of its slate today.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
26 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.
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Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Leo July 23 – August 22 What truly deserves your generous attention?
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Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Climate justice is a civil rights issue, and everyone whose life is impacted by it deserves to be part of the conversation.
—
Isabella Montealegre,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Most people know the Dunwoody gas station spot for its burger, but the chili dog deserves its own conversation.
—
Justin Brown,
AJC.com,
27 June 2026
His criticism of Bitcoin’s utility, volatility, and lack of traditional intrinsic value deserves serious consideration.
—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
But this year’s contest deserves much more attention.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Vans deserves credit for making the Authentic, a timeless silhouette that remains a fixture of its slate today.
—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
26 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
Leo July 23 – August 22 What truly deserves your generous attention?
—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deserves
earns
Verb
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This is where the CHIPS Act comparable earns its place, though not for the reason it is usually offered.
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The 42-year-old knuckleballer earns his tenth win of the year with six scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves.
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“Deserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deserves. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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