1
as in privileges
something to which one has a just claim
everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
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2
as in claims
an entitlement to something
what right do you have to tell us what to do?
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Recent Examples of rights
Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
That same year, Polis vetoed a broader bill that sought to implement new regulations for social media companies that Polis felt would infringe on First Amendment and privacy rights.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Critics and rights groups have said the DHS campaign violates due process and free speech.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
To defray costs, Lionsgate sold international distribution rights to Universal.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
MrBeast, YouTube’s biggest star, is shopping the film rights to his forthcoming novel with James Patterson.
—Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
The rights group warns that the move violates freedom of association and represents a direct assault on Tunisia’s democratic gains, vowing to challenge the decision in court.
—Ghaya Ben Mbarek, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Kraut discussed how the Supreme Court has decided First Amendment rights for both adults and minors through various cases.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
Counting ticket sales, media rights, and other sources of revenue, FIFA has estimated that this year’s tournament could bring in as much as eleven billion dollars.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
According to Simpkins, the attorney for the BOE, the department will immediately implement several changes in response to the results of the audit — including clarifying the process for an appeal and notifying taxpayers of their rights and deadlines in a timely manner.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
That same year, Polis vetoed a broader bill that sought to implement new regulations for social media companies that Polis felt would infringe on First Amendment and privacy rights.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Critics and rights groups have said the DHS campaign violates due process and free speech.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
To defray costs, Lionsgate sold international distribution rights to Universal.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
MrBeast, YouTube’s biggest star, is shopping the film rights to his forthcoming novel with James Patterson.
—Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
The rights group warns that the move violates freedom of association and represents a direct assault on Tunisia’s democratic gains, vowing to challenge the decision in court.
—Ghaya Ben Mbarek, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Kraut discussed how the Supreme Court has decided First Amendment rights for both adults and minors through various cases.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
Counting ticket sales, media rights, and other sources of revenue, FIFA has estimated that this year’s tournament could bring in as much as eleven billion dollars.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rights
Noun
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One of the greatest privileges of being in the book business, according to Fitzgerald, is still introducing fellow readers to new material—and the staff picks are as diverse as the bookstore’s clientele.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Certain cardholders were given early access—membership really does have its privileges—but the rest of the roughly 140 seats were offered first-come, first-served on social media.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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The numbers also highlight how Safonov is making cross claims or sweeping outside his box more than twice the rate Chevalier is, although the Frenchman is more adept with his feet, playing more passes, completing a higher rate.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lead with calm confidence, but keep your claims grounded.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There are so many reasons to be mad; the mostly baseless and endless attacks on higher education, the dismantling of life-saving research, ICE, the subverting of policy that redresses shameful social harms.—
Wendy Nelson Espeland,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are so many reasons to be mad; the mostly baseless and endless attacks on higher education, the dismantling of life-saving research, ICE, the subverting of policy that redresses shameful social harms.—
Wendy Nelson Espeland,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some of the players involved said Lurie is still trying to figure out how to balance competing prerogatives without damaging his relationships.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Surprise, surprise, JPMorgan Chase and other big banks survived this outrageous assault upon their prerogatives.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Spiegelman uses the term micro-looting, dressing up petty theft in political pretensions.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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Traditionally, Oscars hosts have been at their best when puncturing the pretensions of the stars in attendance, but for the most part, host Conan O’Brien bought into their sense of their own righteousness.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Harris gives Justin Herbert a quality threat and further improves the overall offense.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 14-page bill improves enforcement of no-contact orders, ups repeat violations of protection orders to felony offenses, and provides protection to witnesses and victims who report domestic violence crimes.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nothing betters the gift of time.—
Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This bundle remedies the common storage complaint by including a USB hub along with a 512GB SD card, giving you way more room for files than any other machine in this rundown.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
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With the verdict decided, the next question remains what remedies Judge Arun Subramanian will deem necessary, and if that would include a breakup.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rights. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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