- present tense form of desert (3rd person singular).
deserts
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Those monumental physical traces are to be found in the fertile plains, mountainsides and deserts of the Middle East.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Dalip, 25, a high-school graduate from the hot deserts of Rajasthan, was an engineering support member, on his second voyage.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Instead, ancient populations appear to have thrived across a surprising range of ecosystems, from deserts and coastlines to dense forests.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
New research shows that cacti are remarkably quick at forming entirely new species, revealing that deserts are far more dynamic than they may seem.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
Those mountains are in proximity to gentle lowlands with rivers, flood plains, and deserts suitable for irrigation agriculture.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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