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Recent Examples of deserves
Target’s bedding section is vast, but its beloved in-house Threshold line deserves a closer look.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
All Vest proves that this outerwear style deserves a spot in your suitcase.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
This doll helps all children learn empathy and shows that everyone deserves to feel included in play.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 12 Jan. 2026
The third-quarter GDP report delivered a surprise that deserves applause.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
The question isn’t whether Roberts deserves to be ranked ahead of Tommy Lasorda, the question is if he should be ranked ahead of Alston.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Whether you’re drawn to whitewater rafting, interested in the trails or looking for an escape from urban Charlotte, the Whitewater Center deserves a look.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
This moody shade definitely deserves a spot in your winter outfit rotation.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Everyone deserves a chance to fly, Wicked taught us.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
All Vest proves that this outerwear style deserves a spot in your suitcase.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
This doll helps all children learn empathy and shows that everyone deserves to feel included in play.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 12 Jan. 2026
The third-quarter GDP report delivered a surprise that deserves applause.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
The question isn’t whether Roberts deserves to be ranked ahead of Tommy Lasorda, the question is if he should be ranked ahead of Alston.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Whether you’re drawn to whitewater rafting, interested in the trails or looking for an escape from urban Charlotte, the Whitewater Center deserves a look.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
This moody shade definitely deserves a spot in your winter outfit rotation.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Everyone deserves a chance to fly, Wicked taught us.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deserves
earns
Verb
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Currently a person with a degree in accounting earns about $60,000 to start.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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Then, the sport’s oldest rivalry earns an elevated stage, as the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears square up at Soldier Field.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Deserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deserves. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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