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noun

Definition of desertsnext
plural of desert
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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deserts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of desert
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
  1. discipline
  2. leaves
  3. correction
  4. abandons
  5. punishment
  6. assessment
  7. sentence
  8. penalty
Noun
  • The familiar problems with interceptions, lack of discipline and missed kicks keep popping up.
    Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Adhering to the right process fosters discipline and attentiveness, qualities that enhance your ability to learn and adapt.
    Joseph Sudhip, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of discipline
Verb
  • The medium-length and smooth finish leaves a lingering impression of vanilla, caramel, and oak.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Often, the high-pressure environment of constant approvals leaves little room for reflection on the broader portfolio’s feasibility or alignment.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaves
Noun
  • Viera Rosa has shown little intention to move them, frustrating corrections board members, who have repeatedly said the agency’s facilities are dangerous for young people.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • During the commercial break, however, Rob’s teammate (and freelance Entertainment Weekly journalist) Jordan called for a correction.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of correction
Verb
  • The narrator, a young classical musician, abandons a promising future as a concert pianist to support her parents after an accident.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Thankfully, Netflix did license the final product—a dreamlike half-hour drama that follows a teenage girl (a magnetic Megan Stott) who abruptly abandons her life of high school and social media to rough it in Cascade National Forest.
    Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
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Noun
  • The 7-year-old alleged their hands had been duct taped behind their back at one point and said they and their siblings were hit with a belt as a punishment.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Trump stands by tariffs On the campaign trail, Trump repeatedly promised to impose tariffs on countries that build their factories outside the U.S. or as a means of punishment against nations that allow immigrants to enter the U.S. illegally.
    Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of punishment
Noun
  • Additionally, implementing clear protocols for identifying, documenting and escalating risks—such as detailed risk assessment frameworks and streamlined reporting channels—ensures no critical details are overlooked.
    Anushree Jain, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh stated the initial assessment does not link the drones to foreign adversaries. DHS officials, while addressing concerns during a meeting with state lawmakers, noted that not all reports involve drones, further deepening the mystery.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of assessment
Noun
  • The longest sentence was 22 years for seditious conspiracy.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Manslaughter requires proving a defendant recklessly caused another person’s death, and carries a sentence of up to 15 years in prison.
    Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Noun
  • This outspoken comment came after Verstappen was handed a 10-second penalty for a collision with McLaren's Oscar Piastri at Turn 1.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Using these models involves sharing sensitive data with a third-party provider, which could lead to regulatory penalties if a breach occurs. LLMs also lack transparency regarding their training data and how datasets are formed.
    Igor Epshteyn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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