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 morality
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as in appropriateness
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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 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 morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
she seems to confuse rightness with self-righteousness
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as in appropriateness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
the irrefutable rightness of the criticism didn't make it any more pleasant to hear
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as in to better
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Recent Examples of right
Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 23 June 2025
However, the Canucks seem to want to give Pettersson — another lefty, by the way — another chance to right the ship next season with Adam Foote now running the bench and the Miller debacle fully in the rearview mirror.
—Cory Lavalette, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Victoria Ivie, Oc Register, 4 July 2025
That contrast only deepens my gratitude for the principles enshrined in our Constitution and my loyalty to America for defending these rights.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Guy Trebay, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
The threat of 100% secondary tariffs alongside the bipartisan Graham-Blumenthal sanctions bill that targets Russian oil sales are the right targets.
—Daniel Fried, Time, 15 July 2025
Bill Hoogterp, Fortune, 6 July 2025
Always rinse your swimsuit in cold water right after swimming to remove chlorine or salt and prevent fabric damage.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
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To right the ship, the trustees note that more revenue would need to be collected—like through a payroll tax increase—or benefits will need to be reduced.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 23 June 2025
However, the Canucks seem to want to give Pettersson — another lefty, by the way — another chance to right the ship next season with Adam Foote now running the bench and the Miller debacle fully in the rearview mirror.
—Cory Lavalette, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Adjective
As a result, reporting hotlines — and the immigrant rights organizations behind them — were overwhelmed with a flood of calls from panicked community members across Southern California and nationwide, wanting information and resources.
—Victoria Ivie, Oc Register, 4 July 2025
That contrast only deepens my gratitude for the principles enshrined in our Constitution and my loyalty to America for defending these rights.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
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The point is to prove that the physicists were right: time is elastic.
—Guy Trebay, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
The threat of 100% secondary tariffs alongside the bipartisan Graham-Blumenthal sanctions bill that targets Russian oil sales are the right targets.
—Daniel Fried, Time, 15 July 2025
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Just like learning a new language—you’ve got to get phonics right first, not just vocabulary.
—Bill Hoogterp, Fortune, 6 July 2025
Always rinse your swimsuit in cold water right after swimming to remove chlorine or salt and prevent fabric damage.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right
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Now, as the families prepare for next week's sentencing hearing on July 23, Patterson and Ward are hoping to give readers a true sense of the four victims.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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What's changing with Gemini on Android Currently, the official email and support pages aren't providing consistent information on Gemini's true behavior regarding this change and how to disable it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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If no deal is reached by August, there is a real danger that President Trump will impose high tariffs.—
Myron Brilliant,
Time,
9 July 2025
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The only thing more impressive is the cast's ability to maintain real, long-term relationships despite spending nearly two decades playing some of the most awful characters on TV.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
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And Chicago might get drenched again on Sunday, if those forecasts are correct.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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Why Do People Use Skin Bleaching? Skin bleaching can be used to even out skin tone and correct areas of skin that are darker than the surrounding skin.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
6 July 2025
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The honor is very much deserved for Ryan, who has been the best pitcher on the Twins over the past few months with an 8-4 record, a 2.76 ERA, and 116 strikeouts.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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The Athletics receive plenty of deserved flak about playing in Sacramento — which was a purposeful move — while Tampa Bay continues to play elite baseball despite playing home games in another minor-league park (not purposeful) and continuing to pinch pennies.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Different views on the topic Some readers challenge the emphasis on political decorum, arguing that respect must be earned through honorable conduct rather than election victories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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Or that America's founding principles are honorable and created a superpower that leads the world.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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As well as the docking points for the modules, the two keyboards also feature hot-swappable sockets that enable users to instantly switch between linear, clicky or tactile Kailh Mini-Choc switches.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Climate change doesn’t chart a linear path where each day is warmer than the last.—
Abrahm Lustgarten,
ProPublica,
9 July 2025
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By morning, service on the subway had resumed on a normal schedule.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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Newsweek has contacted the White House press office for comment outside of normal business hours.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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These ribbons can be steamed, boiled, or even served raw with an appropriate sauce.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
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When asked by the judge near the start of Wednesday’s hours-long hearing, attorneys for the parties could not reach an agreement on an appropriate value for the sanctions.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 July 2025
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“Right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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