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deserves

VERB

be entitled to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

earn gain get justify merit warrant win

STRONG

demand procure rate

WEAK

be given one's due be in line for be worthy of get comeuppance get what is coming to one have it coming have the right to lay claim to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail forfeit lose miss pass spend

Example Sentences

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They don’t have to limit their review to whether or not the individual deserves a payout.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

Mr. Perl-Rosenthal brings back into view a practice that deserves remembrance, not as quaint Americana but as a serious form of civic engagement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The evolution of Trevor Slattery since his ‘Iron Man 3’ debut deserves its own award.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

No, Mary is who she is, glasses and all, and it’s our pleasure to truly see her with the 20/20 clarity she deserves.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

“Not one word. She deserves to have the rest of her time thinking both her grandsons will be fine, Otto.”

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles