Thesaurus results for DESERVE

deserve

verb

di-ˈzərv

Definition of deserve next

as in to earn

to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment) the team really deserved that victory after the way they played

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Recent Examples of deserve Sheriff Robert Luna very much deserves to be returned to his job as top cop for a second four-year term by Los Angeles County voters in the June 2 primary. —

The Editorial Board, Daily News, 13 May 2026 As its history so richly deserves. —

Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026 Sweet peas deserve special attention. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026 Chkhikvishvili took responsibility for his past conduct, saying the students didn’t deserve to experience the violence. —

Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for deserve

Recent Examples of Synonyms for deserve

earn

Verb

For the three legs of the Triple Crown, jockeys earn a wide range of sums to wear brand logos on their pants, typically varying from low to mid five-figures.

— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
The series has since earned GLAAD Media Awards, a Peabody Award win, and 18 Canadian Screen Awards nominations, signaling both its critical acclaim and cultural impact.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026