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
Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Both the actions violated Zaczkowski's constitutional rights to free speech, argued Zaczkowski's attorney, Andy McNulty, in the complaint.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 24 May 2026
To be sure, virtually all professional sports have long established rules about what branding can appear on players and on the court, in part to protect commercial relationships with stadium signage rights holders or league outfitters.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 May 2026
Cox’s book promises to offer an intimate look at her life, career and work as an activist championing LGBTQIA+ rights.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 24 May 2026
But as federal and state governments restrict LGBTQ rights, the act of representation becomes one of defiance.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Who owns the rights to the character?
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
This is the first year of the league’s new 11-year, $77 billion media rights deal with the three networks.
—Mike Prada, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The outcome of this case could reverberate far beyond one contract, shaping how the state views the rights and dignity of the most vulnerable.
—Kimberly Bird, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Noun
Some of these requirements include free and fair elections, the rule of law, an independent judiciary, equal rights, separation of powers, accountability of leaders, political pluralism, a free press, majority rule tempered by minority rights and thoughtful citizen participation.
—Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Both the actions violated Zaczkowski's constitutional rights to free speech, argued Zaczkowski's attorney, Andy McNulty, in the complaint.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 24 May 2026
To be sure, virtually all professional sports have long established rules about what branding can appear on players and on the court, in part to protect commercial relationships with stadium signage rights holders or league outfitters.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 May 2026
Cox’s book promises to offer an intimate look at her life, career and work as an activist championing LGBTQIA+ rights.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 24 May 2026
But as federal and state governments restrict LGBTQ rights, the act of representation becomes one of defiance.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Who owns the rights to the character?
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
This is the first year of the league’s new 11-year, $77 billion media rights deal with the three networks.
—Mike Prada, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The outcome of this case could reverberate far beyond one contract, shaping how the state views the rights and dignity of the most vulnerable.
—Kimberly Bird, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rights
Noun
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Bish said the transgender community deserves civil rights but not special privileges.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
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Can it be convinced to escalate its own privileges?—
Joan Vendrell,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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In March, the Town of Kersey agreed to pay a non-resident, Jered Morgan, $45,000 to settle similar claims.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Since then, there have been claims of gunfire and a drone used to disrupt the center's operations; vulgar name-calling online targeting Seymour and his wife; and the occasional middle finger raised in passing by other neighbors who have also become involved.—
DANA HEDGPETH THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2026
Verb
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There are so many reasons to be mad; the mostly baseless and endless attacks on higher education, the dismantling of life-saving research, ICE, the subverting of policy that redresses shameful social harms.—
Wendy Nelson Espeland,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are so many reasons to be mad; the mostly baseless and endless attacks on higher education, the dismantling of life-saving research, ICE, the subverting of policy that redresses shameful social harms.—
Wendy Nelson Espeland,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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But even putting such public health prerogatives aside, such mandates can serve as powerful protections that advance the interests of children who themselves would otherwise have gone unvaccinated.—
Adam W. Gaffney,
STAT,
18 May 2026
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Some of the players involved said Lurie is still trying to figure out how to balance competing prerogatives without damaging his relationships.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Perfection is inhuman, and pretensions to it are both doomed and misbegotten.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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The digs at the pretensions of artists, channeled through Claire’s decision to make her death a public spectacle in order to secure some future fame, are less amusing here because the blows never seem to quite connect with their targets.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Traffic management will begin four hours before each match and continue up to four hours after, with residents divided on whether the requirement improves safety or creates an inconvenience.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Operators might buy new server racks every couple of years as the technology improves.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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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
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Nothing betters the gift of time.—
Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This bundle remedies the common storage complaint by including a USB hub along with a 512GB SD card, giving you way more room for files than any other machine in this rundown.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Packing motion sickness remedies ahead of time is an easy way to avoid scrambling if the ship starts rocking.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rights. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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