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Recent Examples of belong
These leather coasters are unassuming and minimalist but wealthy—coasters that belong at The Row or Khaite.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
The walk is a celebration of inclusion, friendship and belonging for children with special needs.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Apparently, Camus saw, in White people, those who belong in France—who France is for.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Instead, Dawkins, with a limited NIL budget, built a whole new team from the transfer portal; a team that belongs, competes and earned its place in the tournament.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
The walk is a celebration of inclusion, friendship and belonging for children with special needs.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Apparently, Camus saw, in White people, those who belong in France—who France is for.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Instead, Dawkins, with a limited NIL budget, built a whole new team from the transfer portal; a team that belongs, competes and earned its place in the tournament.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belong
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Minimize the risk of heat dangers by staying cool and avoiding direct sun exposure.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Conchiglioni, a larger shell pasta, manages to nail the best of both texture worlds, staying tender when submerged and catching color and crispiness at the surface.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Cavanaugh, one of the DOGE staffers tasked with overseeing these cuts, said in deposition pertaining to the recent lawsuit the advisory failed to slash the government’s budget gap.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Beyond her musical achievements, she is known for her advocacy work pertaining to animal rights, environmental awareness, and LGBTQ+ visibility.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Having faced Big Ten physicality all season, first-year Iowa coach Ben McCollum’s team went toe to toe with Florida’s punishing front court.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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Part of the money will also go toward expansion of Philander Smith's health education facilities, including space for soon-to-be radiologists and phlebotomists.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Belong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belong. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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