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as in went
to have or be in a usual or proper place
your shoes belong in the closet, not in the middle of the living room where people will trip on them
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Recent Examples of belonged
According to the release, an autopsy will be conducted, and DNA results are pending to identify to whom the remains belonged.
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Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
For both the collector and the curator, there was never any doubt where that exhibition belonged.
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Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
With so many colors available, the genius was knowing which ones belonged.
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Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Rich wood grain and thoughtful craftsmanship give it the look of a piece that has always belonged in your living room.
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Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
Nahmad had furthermore claimed the painting belonged not to him personally but to an offshore entity, the International Art Center.
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Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
18 June 2026
The documentary captures the moment when the first all-female crew entered the fiercely competitive world of the America’s Cup, challenging 144 years of tradition and forcing the sailing establishment to reckon with who belonged on the water.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 June 2026
And so there’s a very different ending that belonged on that film.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
The panel unanimously agreed Swedish winger Ivar Stenberg belonged in the same tier as McKenna, with Wheeler emphasizing the historical strength of his season in the SHL.
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Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
For both the collector and the curator, there was never any doubt where that exhibition belonged.
—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
With so many colors available, the genius was knowing which ones belonged.
—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Rich wood grain and thoughtful craftsmanship give it the look of a piece that has always belonged in your living room.
—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
Nahmad had furthermore claimed the painting belonged not to him personally but to an offshore entity, the International Art Center.
—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
18 June 2026
The documentary captures the moment when the first all-female crew entered the fiercely competitive world of the America’s Cup, challenging 144 years of tradition and forcing the sailing establishment to reckon with who belonged on the water.
—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 June 2026
And so there’s a very different ending that belonged on that film.
—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
The panel unanimously agreed Swedish winger Ivar Stenberg belonged in the same tier as McKenna, with Wheeler emphasizing the historical strength of his season in the SHL.
—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belonged
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Hall went north alone again in the spring of 1776 as Georgia’s patriot government, which had removed the royal governor in January and taken control of the colony, debated the priorities the colony would pursue at the Congress.
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Senate Budget Committee Vice Chairman Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks, lamented how the budget process went.
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Mickelson was one of the most popular players on the PGA Tour before his controversial move to LIV and comments about his Saudi backers, and his career survived some unsavory headlines, several of which pertained to gambling.
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While that ruling pertained only to admissions, the administration last winter notified schools that any differential consideration based on race was unconstitutional.
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Many people stayed outside in the street, lounging under the shade of trees because the city had shut down.
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The 22-year-old Conwell stayed aggressive despite his cold shooting, recording team-highs in field-goal attempts and three-point attempts.
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Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.
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An employee with the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, has been placed under administrative leave after being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence.
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“Belonged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belonged. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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