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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 are active judgments about what deserves representation in “the market.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

"I think he deserves a second chance and I would give it to him," the Serb businessman told BBC Sport in an exclusive interview.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Even so, Walmart deserves credit for its resilience, as the stock has not posted a losing streak longer than two consecutive weeks since the end of 2024.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

"Our findings suggest thymic health deserves much more attention and may open new avenues for understanding how to protect the immune system as we age."

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

“This is quite shocking! He deserves to be publicly disgraced.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen