as in deserving
to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment)
that selfless act of heroism merited a public ceremony to honor the young swimmer
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Our society has decided that only the likable are deserving of compassion.—
Rachel Harrison,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025 -
Ukraine is fighting valiantly against its invaders and is deserving of our steadfast support along with our NATO allies.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Notably, that was considerably more than his boss was earning as a House member, $174,000.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The craft seller at a roadside market is earning her independence.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Meriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meriting. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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