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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The scholarship, entirely funded by the school with the approval of the Renne family, will be awarded yearly to a deserving student from the second, third or fourth years of the undergraduate course.—
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In addition to the well-deserving (and startled) veterans, American flags adorned the auditorium along with the color guard and military performances.—
Richard Dunn,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
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My daughter and son earning advanced degrees from LSU and a third who began his career working at the university.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Many outlets began operating independently, earning revenue through advertising.—
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7 Nov. 2025
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“Meriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meriting. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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