Thesaurus results for DESERVE

deserve

verb

di-ˈzərv

Definition of deserve

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 Anudike-Uzomah, a 2023 first-round pick from Lee’s Summit High School, figuratively down the street from Arrowhead Stadium, has started all five games this season because he’s deserved to start five games this season. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026 Noel’s life was defined by a lack of respect and dignity that all people deserve — especially someone so innocent, Everman Police Chief Al Brooks said. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026 Rivera and Hernández, each speaking over the din of his own taquería, offered fundamentally different accounts of how El Califa first rose to international prominence, who deserved the credit and what gives a taco its star quality. — Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026 For families prioritizing space, practical features, and a more premium cabin without moving into a full-size SUV, this New Atlas writer thinks the new Atlas deserves a place on the shopping list. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deserve

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The New York Red Bulls took advantage of an early own goal, added an Emil Forsberg score in second-half stoppage time and capitalized on a limited appearance by Lionel Messi to earn a crucial 2-0 victory over Inter Miami on Saturday.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
Prior to working in Hollywood, Atchity served as an assistant professor of English and comparative literature at Occidental College before earning tenure and becoming a full-time professor.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026

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