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Recent Examples of deserves
There are other options, but regardless of what’s on the table for the future, burnout deserves to be taken seriously rather than explained away out of pride, guilt, or habit.
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Scott Hanson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The actress recently stepped out in New York City wearing a nostalgic look that deserves a second glance.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Whether in the spirit of saving or eulogizing the industry, the question of its influence deserves serious thought.
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Michael O’Donnell,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
But the English cucumber is a very unique sort of cucumber and deserves its own attention.
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Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
For CFOs across banks, payments companies, and nonbank lenders, Open Standard’s upcoming launch of Open USD, a new stablecoin for global money movement, deserves more than a cursory glance at yet another stablecoin brand.
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Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
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
But this year’s contest deserves much more attention.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Scott Hanson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The actress recently stepped out in New York City wearing a nostalgic look that deserves a second glance.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Whether in the spirit of saving or eulogizing the industry, the question of its influence deserves serious thought.
—
Michael O’Donnell,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
But the English cucumber is a very unique sort of cucumber and deserves its own attention.
—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
For CFOs across banks, payments companies, and nonbank lenders, Open Standard’s upcoming launch of Open USD, a new stablecoin for global money movement, deserves more than a cursory glance at yet another stablecoin brand.
—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Good policy deserves careful review before implementation.
—
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
But this year’s contest deserves much more attention.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 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 5 Jul. 2026.
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