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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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This train "has not received the kind of attention that it really deserves in terms of urgency from elected leaders," sighs Schank.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

So, who do I believe deserves recognition this year?

From BBC • May 26, 2026

On top of that, she has allegedly appropriated their mother’s gold charm bracelet, the family silverware set, the coin collection and anything else she thinks she deserves.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

Women’s basketball is finally getting the queer rom-com it deserves.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Or maybe it was because everyone deserves a second chance.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin