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 very
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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
Fred Imbert, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
And now, after a 72-90 season, and a decade without a winning record, the Angels might be turning to Pujols to right the ship.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The deal spared him the death penalty in exchange for forfeiting his right to appeal or seek a sentence reduction.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Christian Romo, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Pull your left knee toward your right elbow.
—Mallory Creveling, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
The man was under police guard at the hospital, after being shot in the lower back, left thigh, upper right back, upper right shoulder, lower right ankle and upper right groin, authorities said.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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Nike's latest quarterly report showed the company is righting its ship, according to KeyBanc.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
And now, after a 72-90 season, and a decade without a winning record, the Angels might be turning to Pujols to right the ship.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
According to a report by Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo of MassLive, Thompson will likely become a free agent soon, as would be his right under MLB rules because he was never placed on the Red Sox 40-man roster this year.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The deal spared him the death penalty in exchange for forfeiting his right to appeal or seek a sentence reduction.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Ivey, who missed most of last season with a broken fibula, will be out for a few weeks to start the season after undergoing surgery on his right knee.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Pull your left knee toward your right elbow.
—Mallory Creveling, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
The role of Scrooge falls right in Depp’s wheelhouse after making of career of creating wild and bold characters from Captain Jack Sparrow and the Mad Hatter to Ichabod Crane and Willy Wonka.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
The man was under police guard at the hospital, after being shot in the lower back, left thigh, upper right back, upper right shoulder, lower right ankle and upper right groin, authorities said.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right
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Perdue has lived a double life—having access to immense privilege and money from two business empires, while holding down a regular job and living frugally.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Athletic director Kirby Hocutt said fans seen throwing a tortilla would have their ticket privileges revoked for the rest of the academic year at all Tech sporting events, the AP story noted.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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The technology is a staple at police departments across the country, documenting encounters with the public and helping clarify questionable incidents and competing claims.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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While audits and hand counts have shown that the state's election results are accurate, Colorado has been at the epicenter of false election claims.—
Bente Birkeland,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
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Plummer has been charged with first-degree murder, obstruction of justice and theft of a firearm, according to KSL.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Recusal rules should get an open hearing When asked about when justices should recuse themselves, Karofsky said there should be formal rules and guidelines, and that the public should be able to listen in on the process of creating those.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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In my experience, this is especially true in the lonely hours of the night while struggling with chronic pain.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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For most Galatasaray supporters, domestic titles were never the true measure of success; Europe was.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes, though, the homeowners and their stories are truly the real treasure.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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The film, which includes the real audio of Hind Rajab before her death, has attracted several high-profile supporters, including Brad Pitt, Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara, Alfonso Cuaron, and Jonathan Glazer.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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The pool of possible questions was raised to 128, and the requirement for correct answers raised to 12 out of 20 asked.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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Most restaurants correct violations at the time of the original inspection or shortly after.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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Can that work in the big leagues, where the manager is usually a glorified PR staffer who talks to the media and takes the blame (deserved or not) for losses?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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The result is a deserved cult film that promotes feminism and features some bona fide scares.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Despite being deceived, Stone, who dated Garfield for four years, conceded that the actor's dedication to the secret was honorable.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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This person has brought shame and disgrace to the badge and to an honorable profession.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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