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

Swanson argues Leonard deserves no grace after his demands led to bad trades and salary cap violation penalties. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

This is the kind of match that deserves a packed crowd on an outside court, up close to watch two players who relish the energy from fans. — Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

His story deserves to be told with the authenticity, depth and respect that his life and legacy command. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

But Horvat’s script, with its interesting evasions, lacunae, and crabwise approach to metaphor, deserves at least a little serious dissection, so let’s get stuck in. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Retrieval also deserves to come before execution for a plainer reason than the one people usually give. — David Zwick, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Doctors say your bowel movements are worth paying attention to even without a smart toilet, and any persistent change in bathroom habits deserves a professional evaluation. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026

September 23 – October 22 Your need for peace at home deserves a clearer boundary today. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Earth’s moon—which also has the advantage of being 50 percent larger than Pluto and of having volcanoes that once spewed actual lava instead of mere water—fully deserves planethood by these very same metrics. — Mike Brown, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2026