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Recent Examples of belong
Thursdays now belong only to Fantasy 5 for Florida Lottery players who like the big money draw games — and a Publix shopper got the biggest prize available.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
What unfolds is a deeply personal chronicle of war, exile and heartbreak, as Israa grows up navigating adolescence, identity and belonging far from the home she was forced to leave.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
The breezy Etcyy Sundress is the kind of warm-weather staple that belongs in every vacation rotation, thanks to the relaxed fit that keeps you cool in the heat and timeless stripes that are easy to dress up with sandals and jewelry or down with a tote bag and sneakers.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
There’s no question in my mind that Miami belongs in the tournament.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
What unfolds is a deeply personal chronicle of war, exile and heartbreak, as Israa grows up navigating adolescence, identity and belonging far from the home she was forced to leave.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
The breezy Etcyy Sundress is the kind of warm-weather staple that belongs in every vacation rotation, thanks to the relaxed fit that keeps you cool in the heat and timeless stripes that are easy to dress up with sandals and jewelry or down with a tote bag and sneakers.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
There’s no question in my mind that Miami belongs in the tournament.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belong
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Chiles stays perfect Another week, another Jordan Chiles perfect 10.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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There are a multitude of absurd high jinks and shenanigans (really the only words applicable here) that lead to Greg's decision to stay and inevitably fill each episode.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Family care pertains to children as well as helping aging parents.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Kerr, never having been shy to share his opinion on a variety of topics pertaining to both basketball and politics, took a moment to consider the query.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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But of course, a Democratic lawmaker could still go rogue and force a Gonzales expulsion vote on their own.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Collin Sexton came of the bench to score 28 points for the Bulls (26-38), who have lost 16 of 19 after going 23-22 to start the season.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Belong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belong. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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