as in abandoned
left unoccupied or unused
we had the deserted beach all to ourselves
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as in rejected
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 left
to cause to remain behind
deserted the kids at the food court for some independent shopping
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Recent Examples of deserted
Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
So how does Fernanda end up bound on the floor of a deserted cabin, held hostage by one of her teachers and estranged from Annelise?
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Days are spent fishing, snorkeling, and picnicking on deserted Indian Ocean islands, while nights are spent sleeping under the stars.
—Ian Proctor, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Co-starring Rachel McAdams, the tonal mashup chronicles two incompatible work colleagues who crash land on a deserted island and have to find a way to work together for the sake of survival.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Leaving Norman for sunny Southern Cal in 2021 left Sooners fans feeling deserted.
—Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
When a shipwreck strands them on a deserted island, Annie discovers Chopper is a fraud and knows nothing about survival, leaving her in charge of figuring out how to keep them alive.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 Aug. 2025
Once again, Liverpool’s end at the national stadium was long since deserted.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
La Jolla’s own City Council member, Joe LaCava — who should be dispatched to a deserted island where the only food source is rodents — has actually championed this debacle.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Alia Brahimi, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement The numbers are catching up to a story being told by locals and visitors for several months now, of an eerily empty Vegas Strip and deserted casino floors.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
Several Cuban doctors who deserted the mission sued PAHO, claiming the organization benefited from a labor-trafficking scheme in which the Cuban government pocketed about 85 percent of the salary payments made by Brazil.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
From hotels to theme parks to jails, the Bluegrass State has deserted sites galore.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Aug. 2025
Nowadays, with the film business contracting around blockbusters, the little pictures, the B pictures and the silly pictures have deserted the theaters for television which, in its streaming multiplicity, has room to absorb them.
—Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
As Joshua Tree luxury rentals market gains momentum, expect the desert to feel a little less deserted.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
So how does Fernanda end up bound on the floor of a deserted cabin, held hostage by one of her teachers and estranged from Annelise?
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Days are spent fishing, snorkeling, and picnicking on deserted Indian Ocean islands, while nights are spent sleeping under the stars.
—Ian Proctor, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Co-starring Rachel McAdams, the tonal mashup chronicles two incompatible work colleagues who crash land on a deserted island and have to find a way to work together for the sake of survival.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Leaving Norman for sunny Southern Cal in 2021 left Sooners fans feeling deserted.
—Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
When a shipwreck strands them on a deserted island, Annie discovers Chopper is a fraud and knows nothing about survival, leaving her in charge of figuring out how to keep them alive.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 Aug. 2025
Once again, Liverpool’s end at the national stadium was long since deserted.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
La Jolla’s own City Council member, Joe LaCava — who should be dispatched to a deserted island where the only food source is rodents — has actually championed this debacle.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
In Cameroon, so many skilled officers have deserted from the military to fight for Russia in Ukraine for up to $3,000 a month, that in March, the Cameroonian government instituted a ban on uniformed men from leaving the country.
—Alia Brahimi, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement The numbers are catching up to a story being told by locals and visitors for several months now, of an eerily empty Vegas Strip and deserted casino floors.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
Several Cuban doctors who deserted the mission sued PAHO, claiming the organization benefited from a labor-trafficking scheme in which the Cuban government pocketed about 85 percent of the salary payments made by Brazil.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
From hotels to theme parks to jails, the Bluegrass State has deserted sites galore.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Aug. 2025
Nowadays, with the film business contracting around blockbusters, the little pictures, the B pictures and the silly pictures have deserted the theaters for television which, in its streaming multiplicity, has room to absorb them.
—Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deserted
Adjective
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Thousands of abandoned and derelict vessels around the US pose environmental and navigational challenges.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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The 33 towns being considered for this project, which are expected to meet final approval in the coming weeks, are all on the brink of extinction with the number of empty and abandoned houses outnumbering those that are inhabited.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The movie was roundly rejected by critics and general audiences aren’t any warmer, with moviegoer survey firm Cinema Score polling a bad C- grade among early viewers.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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On September 18, the House narrowly rejected the resolution to censure Omar over her remarks and social media posts following the assassination of Kirk.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The easy route takes visitors along a disused rail line for a gentle jaunt in one of the Pacific Northwest's loveliest regions.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Victoria's body was later found in a disused shed in Brighton inside a shopping bag, the outlet reported.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Miami outhit the Rangers 14-4 but stranded 13 runners.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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The floods occurred following thunderstorms from Tropical Storm Mario and washed out part of State Route 38 in the San Bernardino Mountains, leaving multiple vehicles stranded and caught in mudslides on the road, NBC News reported, citing the California Department of Transportation.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike other parts of the Cascades, where campgrounds are plentiful and the Pacific Crest Trail attracts hundreds of hikers, this area is desolate.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Despite the Winchesters' massive home, thanks to Andrew's family's wealth, Millie is banished to live in a desolate attic bedroom.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Iyo Sky and Stephanie Vaquer collided for the vacant title inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Saturday.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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She has also been connected with the vacant CEO role at Channel 4, which would be an intriguing move for someone working at a newer digital player.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Here’s the logline: Upon discovering millions in cash in a derelict stash house, trust among a team of Miami cops begins to fray.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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But when a search of a derelict stash house uncovers $20 million instead of the $300,000 they were tipped about, things take a turn for the troublesome.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At this stage, there are no names assured of one of the top recruitment jobs, but delegating responsibilities from vacated positions to existing staff could help streamline what is a large headcount, which some feel already overlaps in places.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The council remains evenly split 3–3 after the interim mayor was unable to secure the appointment of a tie-breaking member to fill her vacated seat.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Deserted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deserted. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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