Synonyms of right
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as in privilege 
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as in claim
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as in justice
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as in true
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as in real
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as in correct
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as in deserved
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as in honorable
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as in linear
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as in normal
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as in appropriate
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as in just
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as in straight
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as in correctly
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as in privilege
something to which one has a just claim
everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
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as in claim
an entitlement to something
what right do you have to tell us what to do?
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as in justice
the practice of giving to others what is their due
activists who have fought all their lives for right
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as in true
following an original exactly
a modern replica of an 18th-century British warship that is right in all of its details
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as in real
being exactly as appears or as claimed
despite the name, New York's East River is a strait and not a right river
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as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
the obvious answer is not always the right one
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as in deserved
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
trying to do what is right
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as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a right woman who did not hang around waterfront bars
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as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
the first city in America laid out with broad, right avenues
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as in normal
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
he hasn't been right since he suffered serious brain injury in the accident
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as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
the right tool for the job
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as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
stay right where you are
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as in straight
in a direct line or course
walk right over here now
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as in very
to a great degree
a right beautiful day we're having!
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as in immediately
without delay
we'll leave right after dinner
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as in correctly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
you're not dressed right for an interview with a big-time law firm
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as in to better
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Recent Examples of right
Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
But to treat the right’s politico-mystical fervor as a modern malfunction is to miss its deeper logic.
—Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 17 May 2025
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
His backtracking was not handled with utmost finesse, but this was the right outcome.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Jesse Granger, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Dutch expressionist Henk Chabot’s (1894-1949) paintings would feel right at home at Fenix.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
But how much progress has the city made toward righting the wrongs that Gray's death came to symbolize?
—Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Earlier this week, the Mavericks — who finished with a play-in tournament berth and a 39-43 record, but fell short of the playoffs proper — jumped up in the draft lottery to secure the rights to the No. 1 selection in next month's 2025 NBA Draft.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
But to treat the right’s politico-mystical fervor as a modern malfunction is to miss its deeper logic.
—Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 17 May 2025
Adjective
Work in the right order Follow these steps to clean and maintain the clarity and shine of your windows.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
His backtracking was not handled with utmost finesse, but this was the right outcome.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
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Here’s another example of Andersen’s stick discipline saving him on a high-danger shot from right in front of the net.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Dutch expressionist Henk Chabot’s (1894-1949) paintings would feel right at home at Fenix.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Verb
When the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced Sunday night that Chubby Checker would be inducted into its ranks later this year, many fans of early rock ‘n’ roll who’d assumed that the Hall would never reach back that far again were surprised and exultant that a longtime wrong was being righted.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
But how much progress has the city made toward righting the wrongs that Gray's death came to symbolize?
—Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right
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Punishments for killing a grizzly include a maximum civil penalty of $10,000, up to six months in jail, and losing hunting privileges for one to three years, the wildlife agency’s spokesperson T.J. Ross told McClatchy News by email May 21.—
Helena Wegner,
Idaho Statesman,
22 May 2025
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Rubio reiterated that student visas are a privilege not a right, especially if a person engages in property destruction or other acts of violence.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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But Journalism staked his claim for 3-year-old horse of the year by winning the $2 million American classic race run at the old Pimlico Race Course for the last time before it’s torn down and rebuilt.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
18 May 2025
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But his seemingly fantastical claims were largely dismissed at the time — until Ventura’s lawsuit was filed.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2025
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In the article, he is pictured outside of former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s house protesting for justice for Laquan McDonald, a Black teenager who was killed by a police officer in 2014.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram Amy McDaniel edits stories about criminal justice, breaking news and education for the Star-Telegram.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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The formula for ‘true tackles’ is slightly more long-winded: tackles + challenges lost + fouls committed.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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But these mitigation efforts are, at best, half-measures, not true adaptation.—
Edmund Zagorin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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In this eerie tale about fear, lust, and female empowerment, the real question becomes whether this is an act of witchcraft—or a witch hunt.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
22 May 2025
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All of his links to the real world are frayed or contrived.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2025
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Layne suggested Edward ride again the following week, and over time, as the Lamb family regularly made its way to the Batty farm, Edward started to point out the correct directions.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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This story was updated with a correct statement from the FBI.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Expect kudos, rewards and deserved acknowledgement!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
12 May 2025
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But there is also the fact that Bayern lost their record dominance in the Champions League group stage, and although the club put up a good fight, the exit against Inter Milan was more than deserved.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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After his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Quang enjoyed a successful pharmaceutical sales stint as a top producer for Astra/Merck and then Genentech.—
Quang X. Pham,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Instead, most of Bernadette’s assumptions — that working the border is an honorable act, or that a federal position will imbue her with more authority, or that all Native people will have the same opinions and the same goals — are upended over the course of the season.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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