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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1
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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2
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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Finch was unimpressed with his team’s offensive game plan discipline in the face of a desperate defense.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2025 -
Organizations that commit to a discipline of bringing attention to major gifts—such as structured strategy sessions every four to six weeks—create the momentum needed to move donor relationships forward.—
Karen Cochran,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The loss leaves Boise State’s NCAA Tournament fate up to the committee on Selection Sunday.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Mar. 2025
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Stonehouse’s signing leaves Dolphins incumbent punter Jake Bailey very much in jeopardy.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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Will this be the relatively rare — if not fully unique — correction cycle where the broader public wasn’t fully scared away and was quickly rewarded?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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The correction has come for Austin sooner and more significantly than the national housing market.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Who would want to volunteer for a country that abandons those who serve?—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Plans for the show — which was originally announced in 2020 and then delayed to 2024 — have officially been cancelled, as the studio abandons creating original longform content for streaming.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
3 Mar. 2025
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The solution lies in addressing our housing shortage, not punishment.—
David Bonaccorsi,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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In cases of employment, housing, and public accommodation, by simply using one’s freedom of speech to utter a biologically factual pronoun, a person could find him or herself in the crosshairs of a Colorado Civil Rights Division investigation and punishment or possibly a lawsuit.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2025
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The department did not respond to a request for comment but released a statement on Thursday saying the next round of NAEP assessments would still be held next year.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
18 Apr. 2025
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What To Know The AP cites a classified assessment this month from the National Intelligence Council that found no link between Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and the Venezuelan government.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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His aides had been wrestling with which defendants should be pardoned or have their sentences commuted.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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His prison sentence closes a chaotic chapter in modern American politics.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Two of his goals came from the penalty spot, while the other two both saw Surridge run onto a long ball beyond Chicago’s backline.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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According to Texas law, these charges can carry a penalty of up to $10,000 in fines and jail time of up to two years.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Deserts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deserts. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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