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Recent Examples of belong
Unfortunately, achieving this idyllic space involves a conscious consideration of what truly belongs in your bedroom closet and what might find a better home elsewhere.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
In the past, Dek craved a sense of belonging and desperately wanted to fit in with the Yautja, but he's now found his purpose – his people – in an unexpected foreign planet.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
At 22,205 feet, Huascaran is Peru’s highest mountain and belongs on every mountain lover’s list.
—Ally Jaksen, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
Cosmetic and restorative dentistry no longer belongs exclusively to high-budget clinics.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
In the past, Dek craved a sense of belonging and desperately wanted to fit in with the Yautja, but he's now found his purpose – his people – in an unexpected foreign planet.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
At 22,205 feet, Huascaran is Peru’s highest mountain and belongs on every mountain lover’s list.
—Ally Jaksen, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
Cosmetic and restorative dentistry no longer belongs exclusively to high-budget clinics.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belong
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Fearing a spike in anti-Japanese sentiment ahead of the parade, the Japanese embassy in Beijing warned its citizens to stay cautious and avoid speaking Japanese loudly in public – perhaps mindful that in recent years, there has been a spate of violent attacks against Japanese nationals in China.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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Richards, along with two fellow runners (played by Katy O’Brian and Please Don’t Destroy’s Martin Herlihy), must avoid the surveillance state’s ever-watchful eyes, stay hidden, keep on the move.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
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The scenario remains hypothetical, strongly dependent on both Stefanik winning the governorship and a determination of official misconduct or other grounds for removal pertaining to Mamdani’s actions as mayor.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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The misdemeanor charge is for petty theft, pertaining to the removal of a campaign sign.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Unfortunately, Packers quarterback Jordan Love will go into the game without one of his top receiving threats, who came into the game with a questionable tag.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The company count included insiders like Musk, who held around a 15% stake in Tesla going into the proxy and was allowed to vote his shares.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Belong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belong. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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