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 privileges
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as in claims
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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 very
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as in immediately
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as in correctly
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as in to better
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as in redresses
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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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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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as in claims
an entitlement to something
what right do you have to tell us what to do?
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as in redresses
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Recent Examples of right
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Even though Inter Miami held the discovery rights for Kevin De Bruyne, Chicago Fire are at the front of the queue to sign the Belgium international.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Cierra Black, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
At the best hotel pools, a slower rhythm takes hold and all is right in the world (at least for that afternoon).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Plus, the auto pause sensor makes sure the dryer turns off when put down, and turns right back on when picked up again.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 May 2025
Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
The current administration can right the system—limiting illicit behavior, bringing more activity into the open, and unlocking the economic potential trapped in regulatory purgatory.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The way Athena sees it, Bobby locked himself in a lab to die and forfeited the right to tell her how to live.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Even though Inter Miami held the discovery rights for Kevin De Bruyne, Chicago Fire are at the front of the queue to sign the Belgium international.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Adjective
How can clients, particularly Black clients, tell whether their esthetician is right for them?
—Cierra Black, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
At the best hotel pools, a slower rhythm takes hold and all is right in the world (at least for that afternoon).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Leah is convinced that Heather kidnapped Micah from his crib and started the fire to cover it up, and Athena is right there with her.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Plus, the auto pause sensor makes sure the dryer turns off when put down, and turns right back on when picked up again.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 May 2025
Verb
But looking at the right benchmarks shows that post-neoliberal economic policy—evident to a large degree in the actions of the Biden administration—righted the ship and kept the country afloat and sailing at a reasonable clip.
—Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
The current administration can right the system—limiting illicit behavior, bringing more activity into the open, and unlocking the economic potential trapped in regulatory purgatory.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right
Adjective
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The Edmonton Oilers entered the postseason with more roster questions than any true Stanley Cup contender this spring.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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While hazing has come under intense scrutiny in recent years, incidents like the one in Syracuse are reminders of how vague the true scope of hazing nationwide remains and the need for more tangible hazing prevention practices, experts and advocates say.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Thus, taken together, these statistics suggest outcomes that are mainly static or negative, including real harm in the form of suspensions.—
Christopher J. Ferguson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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The ceasefire should last for 30 days to give diplomacy a real chance.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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My life was just 93 more respondents away from being cosmically deemed correct!—
Jessie Rosen,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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If the expert’s timeframe is correct, that means Yarborough would have been dead long before the cookout began.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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The rapper was on hand to help celebrate the punk rock trio receiving their much deserved star on the famous Tinseltown walkway along with the likes of Ryan Reynolds, the band’s longtime record executive and producer Rob Cavallo and host Matt Pinfield, all of whom gave speeches at the ceremony.—
Glenn Rowley,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
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In addition to the (deserved) hype around Luka's homecoming, there's plenty of on-court intrigue.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Take the cake out of the equation and address his actions, which, on that day, were less than honorable.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Naturally, the honorable scout leader is horrified by what’s happening to him.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The linear demand for MLS just isn’t there in terms of the financials.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Glorious Heyday Of A-To-B Thinking For generations, linear thinking reigned supreme.—
Lee Salisbury,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Telling investors what’s coming is a normal part of doing business.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Klotzbach said ocean temperatures are a bit warmer than normal in the Caribbean Sea and eastern subtropical Atlantic and a bit cooler than normal in the eastern tropical Atlantic.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The Dallas starters were a little out of sorts, and Bueckers struggled to find the appropriate balance between hunting her shot and feeding her teammates.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Those with weakened immune systems cannot adequately mount an appropriate immune response when exposed to different diseases.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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“Right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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