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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This military-style education extended to other forms of discipline, too.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025 -
Russell finished fifth in the discipline during the league’s inaugural event in Kingston, later finishing sixth overall in her category.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Verb
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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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The loss leaves Boise State’s NCAA Tournament fate up to the committee on Selection Sunday.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Most satellites, in fact, eventually fall out of their orbits without little correction burns with their thrusters from time to time.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
8 May 2025
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His prices have still fallen in recent years — from a high of $3.4 million in 2021 — but the correction may ultimately be a blessing: In the long run, stability is worth more than a sky-high sale.—
Rachel Corbett,
Vulture,
8 May 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
Noun
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Xavier Guzman pleaded guilty in 2023, but received his punishment after the case against his co-defendant, Emilio Corripio, 20, resolved with a guilty plea in March.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
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Now, the league has come down with a massive punishment.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Despite Cassian’s negative assessment, Luthen sets up an operation on Ghorman, sending Vel in, and adding Cinta to the mission on Vel’s insistence.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2025
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And there were signs even before President Trump took office that his administration might seek to undermine the latest edition of the assessment.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
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Although he was originally given the death penalty, his sentence was changed in 1978 to life in prison with the possibility of parole, per CBS News.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Photos of the Larimer County women's residential facility reveal the lifestyle provided to inmates who are granted an alternative sentence option.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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What are penalties for driving under the influence?—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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For travelers who disregard the guidance, the TSA has the ability to charge civil penalties of up to $17,062 per person, per incident, according to the TSA’s website.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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“Deserts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deserts. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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