1
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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2
as in claims
an entitlement to something
what right do you have to tell us what to do?
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Recent Examples of rights
Rocio Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
That he was conferred the honor by a president who himself is accused of rights abuses amplified anger over the announcement, though public protests have so far been muted.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Through the marketplace, ElevenLabs connects the requesting company with the relevant brand or IP rights holder.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
Because global rights rise or fall together.
—Nargis Habib, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
The deals include Leonine acquiring rights for Germany, Austria and Switzerland; VVS Films handling Australia and New Zealand; and Sun Distribution taking Latin America, Spain and Portugal.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
This year’s Economist/YouGov poll found that, on average, Americans are still markedly less supportive of trans rights.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 11 Nov. 2025
Yellow Veil Pictures has acquired North American distribution rights for French director Julia Kowalski’s Her Will Be Done which world premiered at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight in May.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
Earle-Sears also attacked Spanberger over her support for transgender rights.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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The men also spoke about going on strike to demand basic rights, including communication with the outside world.
—Rocio Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
That he was conferred the honor by a president who himself is accused of rights abuses amplified anger over the announcement, though public protests have so far been muted.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Through the marketplace, ElevenLabs connects the requesting company with the relevant brand or IP rights holder.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
Because global rights rise or fall together.
—Nargis Habib, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
The deals include Leonine acquiring rights for Germany, Austria and Switzerland; VVS Films handling Australia and New Zealand; and Sun Distribution taking Latin America, Spain and Portugal.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
This year’s Economist/YouGov poll found that, on average, Americans are still markedly less supportive of trans rights.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 11 Nov. 2025
Yellow Veil Pictures has acquired North American distribution rights for French director Julia Kowalski’s Her Will Be Done which world premiered at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight in May.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
Earle-Sears also attacked Spanberger over her support for transgender rights.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rights
Noun
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The federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has not provided an explanation for why Maxwell was moved, or why she is being given special privileges, such as better food and private exercise time.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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Despite not living in London full-time, the two have reportedly enjoyed their privileges as royal family members.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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While Kyiv denied Russian claims that Ukrainian forces in Pokrovsk have already been surrounded, saying on Wednesday that active operations stopping the Russian advance were still ongoing, Ukrainian soldiers on the ground have described an increasingly grim reality.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The hearing also included two members of Miller's own family — her daughter and her father — who offered a counterpart to claims that Miller was an unworthy and hostile caregiver.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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However, that effort has been challenged in court on the grounds that the state mandates infringe on local government prerogatives.—
Stefan Chavez-Norgaard,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Court’s ruling, expected by year’s end, will either restore Congress’s trade prerogatives, or confirm that the president’s emergency powers can reach deep into the heart of global commerce.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ron Rosenbaum on the Icon and the Enigma To be caught in the spotlight of our pretensions is the worst kind of embarrassment there is.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Few things jar the delicate pretensions of the cocktail sophisticate so much as a drink with a chicken on top.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ending the government shutdown would ease the situation for controllers, but the FAA said the flight cuts will remain in place until their safety data improves.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nix will only be on a rookie contract for so long, and the Broncos’ cap situation improves significantly in 2026.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Stay prepared for those just-in-case scenarios by stocking everything from itch creams and allergy meds to cold and headache remedies.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The platform’s integration of Makera CAM and machine control shortens the operational path, while its mobile-friendly UI ensures smooth operation from anywhere.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Oct. 2025
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Whether arriving early shortens my wait depends on when others choose to arrive, and if all tourists follow the same internet advice and arrive an hour early, the lines at opening may be the longest of the day.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But again, even if FDA reforms its work here, states should still be allowed to take additional steps above a federal floor.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Rights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rights. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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