as in discipline
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense
the robbers got their just deserts
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as in rejects
to leave (a cause or party) often in order to take up another
the volunteer became disillusioned with his candidate and deserted to a political rival
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as in leaves
to cause to remain behind
deserted the kids at the food court for some independent shopping
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deserts
Noun
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Intel showed some cost discipline and improved cash flow in its quarterly results.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025 -
Mitrofanov and Efimova had just won the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas, in the pairs discipline.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Claire leaves, and John orders Beauchamp to cut the crap.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
28 Dec. 2024
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The story begins with the China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) landing in Taiwan after a presidential election, where a political power vacuum leaves Taiwanese society vulnerable.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
28 Dec. 2024
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While incarcerated, Wilson was sentenced to more time behind bars on a 2018 battery of a non-inmate and a 2021 charge of manufacturing a weapon, according to state corrections officials.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
31 Jan. 2025
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The jail faces employment challenges as well, with 240 vacancies for corrections officers, forcing the county to pay overtime to cover shifts.—
Ryan Gillespie,
Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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On June 14 Putin had said Russia would agree to a ceasefire and peace talks only if Ukraine withdraws from the four oblasts, abandons plans to join NATO, and recognizes Crimea and Sevastopol as part of Russia.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
17 Dec. 2024
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His ability to do this in perpetuity is questionable; Russian victory is inevitable only if the West abandons Ukraine.—
Mitch McConnell,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Please remember that Rikers is not meant to be a place for punishment.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Only in the mid-nineteenth century did the English word become synonymous with the idea of time coming to a full stop, signalling both punishment and redemption.—
Arthur Krystal,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Noor Lobad,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
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The new images, taken from the Airbus Defense and Space satellite images, come just weeks after state broadcaster Korean Central Television released photos confirming assessments the Kim regime has been constructing its largest-ever warship at the port.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Any prison sentence will ultimately be determined by a judge, McNally said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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The men were each charged with one count of engaging in a child exploitation enterprise and face a sentence of 20 years to life in prison if convicted as charged, prosecutors said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2025
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Beating Manchester City, drawing with Liverpool, getting past Arsenal on penalties in the FA Cup, digging out a fairly ugly 1-0 win at Fulham: all of these should be signs of encouragement, indications that things are heading in the right direction.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Cities around the region have recently passed camping bans that boosted penalties for sleeping outside while elected leaders up and down California are facing budget deficits that threaten many existing programs.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Deserts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deserts. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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