RIGHTS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

rights 1 of 2

noun

plural of right

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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rights

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verb

present tense third-person singular of right

as in redresses

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Recent Examples of rights

Noun

The proliferation of earlier kickoffs nationwide due to TV media rights deals adds a complex layer to this early-season situation. — Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 So this Labor Day, let’s celebrate Florida’s commitment to workers’ rights. — Mark Mix, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 The stigmatization, often amplified by politicians, has affected everything from immigration statuses to due process rights and everyday religious practices. — Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 After years of uncertainty and a public campaign to save it in 2025, Ketchup Entertainment acquired worldwide rights to the film, giving it a path to be released to audiences everywhere. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026 People have basic rights like freedom of speech, religion and assembly. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 Democratic states and voting rights groups say the changes are unconstitutional. — Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Icelandic voters rejected the measure amid widespread concern over maintaining control over fishing rights, a backbone of the country’s economy. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Interest rates and the cost of living Debates inside Iceland have focused on interest rates, fishing rights and the cost of living rather than on security. — CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rights

Noun

Agents upgraded their own privileges within third-party software hosted by OpenAI and attacked OpenAI internal networks more than once, according to the company's technical report on the Hugging Face incident.

— Shaun Raviv, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
The school abstained from a vote on stricter penalties, which would include suspending the head coach for half the season, fines and the loss of voting privileges on conference matters.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of privileges

Noun

When approached for comment by The Athletic, DHS disputed Pourrain’s claims about the facility’s conditions.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Rudin had stepped away from producing in 2021, after a Hollywood Reporter story detailed multiple claims from Rudin’s former employees of bullying and verbal abuse as well as throwing objects at staff.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of claims

Noun

The evening was beautiful, strange, and so far removed from the prerogatives of retail as to suggest that its entire purpose was not to have one.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
But my ultimate loyalty rests with the Constitution, which gives certain prerogatives to Congress.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of prerogatives

Noun

Martin insisted that it could be done without schmaltz, but the singer was wary of wrecking their reputation with classical pretensions.

— Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
The genre, with its sanitized storylines and Oscar-baiting pretensions, seems fundamentally at odds with the iconoclastic chef and television personality.

— Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of pretensions

Verb

The evidence that heavy AI use improves the educational experience or education outcomes for our students is very murky and limited.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
What’s Happening Videos of people pouring Epsom salt onto baking sheets, towels or shower floors and stomping barefoot for roughly 10 minutes have racked up views across TikTok, with users claiming the practice eases anxiety and improves sleep.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of improves

Verb

This lessens the chance of fungal diseases and betters airflow and light exposure to all parts of the plant.

— Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
If the Sharks make the playoffs next season and Celebrini betters his 115-point total from this season, wouldn’t his next deal become that much more expensive?

— Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026

Definition of betters

Verb

Because the jury is advisory, Rogers will ultimately decide whether Meta is legally liable and, if so, what remedies to impose.

— Larry Magid, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Some household remedies tout baking soda as a treatment for things like pest deterrence; however, there are generally more effective—and safer—methods for fixing common houseplant problems than using baking soda.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Aug. 2026