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

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

But Polymarket outsources the task to a third-party service called UMA, which conducts votes when rival factions of traders disagree over who deserves a payout.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

There’s also something called Man Cereal, which deserves no further explanation because it really is that absurd.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

"This is the best way to be able to end it. It's the ending that it deserves."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“Well, your dyedushka and I figured a girl brave enough to stand up to a mad Varangian probably deserves a space for herself. Don’t you think?”

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack