as in things
transportable items that one owns
packed up all their belongings and moved across the country
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Recent Examples of belongings
Across the fence, in Gaza, Palestinians had been trekking with their belongings for days, since preparations for the ceasefire were announced.
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Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Many buildings were flattened, and none was undamaged, as people went back to search for their belongings.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
TravelWise Packing Cube Set, $18 with Prime Space-saving packing cubes are my number-one travel hack for keeping my belongings organized and creating more space — and this five-piece set is going for just $18.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
So, Sheridan has to figure out where to put players who are promoted — often placing them in lockers that other players used to hold extra belongings.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
When using hotel or airport restrooms, lower the toilet lid or store loose belongings in your luggage before flushing.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
It’s designed with interior pockets and a divider to keep belongings tidy, while its sturdy frame stands up to the wear and tear of airports.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Was there an auction for Ed Gein's belongings after he was arrested?
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
That wasn't deemed suspicious at the time because hundreds of people had fled in a panic after the shooting, and many of them left belongings behind.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Many buildings were flattened, and none was undamaged, as people went back to search for their belongings.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
TravelWise Packing Cube Set, $18 with Prime Space-saving packing cubes are my number-one travel hack for keeping my belongings organized and creating more space — and this five-piece set is going for just $18.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
So, Sheridan has to figure out where to put players who are promoted — often placing them in lockers that other players used to hold extra belongings.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
When using hotel or airport restrooms, lower the toilet lid or store loose belongings in your luggage before flushing.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
It’s designed with interior pockets and a divider to keep belongings tidy, while its sturdy frame stands up to the wear and tear of airports.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Was there an auction for Ed Gein's belongings after he was arrested?
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
That wasn't deemed suspicious at the time because hundreds of people had fled in a panic after the shooting, and many of them left belongings behind.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belongings
Noun
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Channing Tatum’s Raw Physicality on The Tonight Show Channing Tatum is, above all things, a dancer.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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In 2022, life circumstances prompted her and her husband to make things official quickly.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The service up to them has been lacking in quality, but finding a way to retain possession would be helpful.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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That matters when a game is decided by one possession.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But don’t fret, there’s good stuff too, like Jacory Croskey-Merritt saving the day.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But, man, there was plenty of weird stuff in that game.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Overall, Holsendolph, Hill and other Foundation vendors did provide some goods and services to the nonprofit for legitimate fundraising events, according to Jackson documents reviewed by the Herald and Gatlin’s indictment.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Finally, head to Trust General Store & Café to sit in a rocker on the inviting front porch; shop for local crafts, outdoor goods, and artisan food; and savor a meal from their attached café.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Throughout the two-day event, the best Amazon Prime Day deals for parents will include huge discounts on everything from cute fall fashion and kids’ toys to baby gear, tech, home goods, and more, starting at $4.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Just about everything can be tweaked, even down to grenades and non-lethal gear, creating an endless stream of upgrades and rewards that can be obtained through busy work.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Belongings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belongings. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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