belonging
noun
be·long·ing
bi-ˈlȯŋ-iŋ 
bē-
1
: possession
—usually used in plural
2
: close or intimate relationship
a sense of belonging
belongingness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of belonging in a Sentence
the warm welcome they received from the community gave them a sense of belonging
packed up all their belongings and moved across the country
Recent Examples on the Web
About a week or two after Tiffany vanished, some of her belongings were recovered.
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Veronica Fulton, NBC News, 13 Aug. 2024
Homeownership is becoming such a financial burden that an April survey from Redfin found that some homeowners have even had to skip meals, take a second job or sell their belongings to keep up with their mortgage.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2024
People rummaged through the belongings of Red Martini Restaurant and Lounge after the business was evicted from its Peachtree Road location.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 9 Aug. 2024
The group of 43 women, whose ranks included survivors of human trafficking, substance abuse and homelessness, had a few hours to pack up their belongings and find a new place to stay.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
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Veronica Fulton, NBC News, 13 Aug. 2024
Homeownership is becoming such a financial burden that an April survey from Redfin found that some homeowners have even had to skip meals, take a second job or sell their belongings to keep up with their mortgage.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2024
People rummaged through the belongings of Red Martini Restaurant and Lounge after the business was evicted from its Peachtree Road location.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 9 Aug. 2024
The group of 43 women, whose ranks included survivors of human trafficking, substance abuse and homelessness, had a few hours to pack up their belongings and find a new place to stay.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Belonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belonging. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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