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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

“More broadly, everyone deserves to be able to seek and receive the healthcare that they need without fear that they, their parents or their doctors are going to be prosecuted for it.”

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Of Kingsley, Tracy Brown writes, “Emmys tend to overlook Marvel actors … The evolution of Trevor Slattery since his ‘Iron Man 3’ debut deserves its own award.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

She agrees the Willows does not "get as much attention as it deserves".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“Linda McCullough and I have been friends for forty years. She’s like a sister to me. And no one deserves a child more than she does.”

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng