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Recent Examples of belong
Exile, in contrast, is indefinite—marked by a lasting break with prior identities and a durable forsaking of belonging.
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Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
From here on out, the entire roster is under the microscope as the front office weighs who truly belongs in the team’s long-term plans.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Damipow Satin Silk Button-down Shirt Elegant and timeless, this satin button-down blouse belongs in every elevated travel wardrobe.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Unsure of what year your Chinese zodiac belongs?
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
From here on out, the entire roster is under the microscope as the front office weighs who truly belongs in the team’s long-term plans.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Damipow Satin Silk Button-down Shirt Elegant and timeless, this satin button-down blouse belongs in every elevated travel wardrobe.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Unsure of what year your Chinese zodiac belongs?
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belong
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Valencia stayed one step ahead in the final minutes to secure the victory.—
Tony Gleason,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The backstory The 34-year-old hotel is amid years-long renovations, ensuring this old favorite stays relevant and cool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Matters pertaining to immigration enforcement fall within the exclusive purview of federal authorities.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Government Oversight Committee has jurisdiction over legislation pertaining to the state’s watchdog agencies, including the Office of State Ethics, and has the authority to hold hearings on audit reports.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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The movies that would be honored here, by contrast, were bolder than the Spirits usually go, resulting in a truly independent raft of winners.—
Film Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Despite going 0-2, Wembanyama led the World team in scoring in both games with 14 points in the opener and 19 in the third game.—
Greg Beacham,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Belong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belong. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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