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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
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
Two years earlier, another family trip to Cabo convinced her that her aunt, Tita Marisu, belonged at her bachelorette too.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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
Two years earlier, another family trip to Cabo convinced her that her aunt, Tita Marisu, belonged at her bachelorette too.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belonged
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In the 33rd minute, a Dutch corner kick went awry.
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The Cubs, who have won six of seven, went 7-0 against the Mets this season, outscoring them 51-24.
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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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Because of the supportive cushioning and the velcro to ensure a tight wrap, my (big) head stayed upright and in a comfortable position.
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Neither Charles nor the late Queen Elizabeth had stayed overnight at the palace since 2019.
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The score generated with the device placed it among the top five in a class of over 100 students, significantly exceeding the average score of 72.
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Dustin Struckman, a deputy with the Nicollet County Sheriff's Office who was also involved in the incident, have both been placed on critical incident leave.
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“Belonged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belonged. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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