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
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
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Not to mention, it’s designed with a waistband pocket to hold cards, keys, and other small belongings.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
One or more assailants struck her multiple times in the head and face before apparently stealing her e-bike and belongings.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
The department is still investigating Slaton’s journey and has found tracks lining up with her path, but has not recovered any of her missing belongings, Botti said.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Robinson faced legal problems again in 2024, charged in Platte County with two more felonies — first-degree harassment and first-degree property damage — for allegedly urinating on a female co-worker’s personal and professional belongings.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
One or more assailants struck her multiple times in the head and face before apparently stealing her e-bike and belongings.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
The department is still investigating Slaton’s journey and has found tracks lining up with her path, but has not recovered any of her missing belongings, Botti said.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Robinson faced legal problems again in 2024, charged in Platte County with two more felonies — first-degree harassment and first-degree property damage — for allegedly urinating on a female co-worker’s personal and professional belongings.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for belonging
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“Belonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belonging. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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