deserves

Definition of deservesnext
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

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Recent Examples of deserves 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 Scientists say climate change deserves much, but not all, of the blame. ABC News, 4 June 2026 Every woman deserves a healthy pregnancy, and every child deserves the best start. Mary C. Mayhew, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026 February 19 – March 20 The first draft deserves protection from the wrong audience. Pubsubhub User, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2026 That concern is real and deserves an honest answer. Dwight Earl Williams, Oc Register, 4 June 2026 This practical blueprint insists that every mother deserves high-quality care and respect. Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deserves
earns
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  • Johnny's Gold Brick Johnny's Gold Brick earns its reputation without trying to impress anyone.
    Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
  • Families could also consider a 529 college savings plan, a custodial account for minors under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act or Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, also known as UGMA and UTMA, and, if a child earns income, a Roth individual retirement account.
    Jessica Dickler,Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 June 2026

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“Deserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deserves. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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