Synonyms of dibs

dibs

plural noun

ˈdibz 

as in right

an entitlement to something

I get dibs on the front seat!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• right
• claim
• call
• title
• pretense
• privilege
• pretension
• prerogative
• refusal
• birthright
• favor

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• waiver
• release
• disclaimer
• quitclaim

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dibs

After the league’s commercial backers have called dibs, the postseason avails begin trading in the upfront; whatever’s left is sold in scatter, and nearly always at a premium over the prices set in the spring bazaar. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026

Sale, Strider, Lopez, and Grant Holmes have first dibs on rotation berths with blue-chip rookie JR Ritchie, free agent signee Martin Perez, and holdovers Joey Wentz and Bryce Elder among candidates to round out the rotation. — Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 7 Mar. 2026

Checking in early can secure a better seat, help avoid being bumped, and give first dibs on last-minute upgrade deals. — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025

More than a hundred dibs complaints were lodged with 311 from the weekend. — Sara MacHi, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025