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noun

Definition of desertsnext
plural of desert
as in discipline
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense the robbers got their just deserts

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deserts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of desert
1
as in rejects
to leave (a cause or party) often in order to take up another the volunteer became disillusioned with his candidate and deserted to a political rival

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2
as in leaves
to cause to remain behind deserted the kids at the food court for some independent shopping

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deserts
  1. discipline
  2. leaves
  3. correction
  4. abandons
  5. punishment
  6. assessment
  7. sentence
  8. penalty
Noun
  • Here are other compelling new reads of the past week Trump lacks discipline and a gameplan.
    David Plazas, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The winners in each discipline of the Street Style Pro will earn automatic invites to X Games Aspen 2025, making for an incredible opportunity for up-and-coming athletes.
    Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of discipline
Verb
  • Social, political, and economic disparities persist, and the speed of modern life leaves little room for reflection.
    Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Every time a tenant leaves, the owner incurs significant costs and lost revenue.
    Joshua Stein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaves
Noun
  • The same can be said of the market correction of the 2022 (triggered by rising interest rates to battle high inflation) as traders paid down debt.
    Kenneth G. Winans, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Only one report must be filed except when the ownership information changes or requires a correction.
    Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of correction
Verb
  • On June 14 Putin had said Russia would agree to a ceasefire and peace talks only if Ukraine withdraws from the four oblasts, abandons plans to join NATO, and recognizes Crimea and Sevastopol as part of Russia.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • His ability to do this in perpetuity is questionable; Russian victory is inevitable only if the West abandons Ukraine.
    Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of abandons
Noun
  • And perhaps watching a few games from the media level would do O’Connor good — not as punishment, but a break.
    Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The magistrate also found Matthew Edmonson would make the boys clean themselves with cold water, even though hot water was readily available, as punishment for bathroom accidents.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of punishment
Noun
  • Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Defense released its assessment of Chinese military power, reporting that Beijing had more than 600 operational nuclear warheads, about 100 more than last year's estimate.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • In farming, the right seeds must be chosen along with an intricate assessment of environmental factors to determine growth potential, much like how enterprises must select the right ideas, products or teams based on business landscapes and objectives.
    Stefano Carganico, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of assessment
Noun
  • Murder using a firearm carries a maximum sentence of death or life in prison, federal prosecutors said in a news release.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • In a state court indictment announced earlier this week, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office charged Mangione with murder as an act of terrorism, which carries a possible sentence of life in prison without parole.
    MARK SCOLFORO, arkansasonline.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of sentence
Noun
  • The Ducks appeared to intentionally leave 12 men on defense late on Ohio State’s final drive of the game, intentionally committing the five-yard penalty in return for four crucial seconds bled off the clock.
    David Ubben, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Pressure On Biden From the Left Biden is facing pressure to commute the sentences of the 40 federal inmates sitting on death row before President-elect Donald Trump, a death penalty advocate, takes office.
    David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of penalty
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