Synonyms of belonged

belonged

verb

past tense of belong

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• went
• stayed
• placed
• fitted (in)

2

as in pertained

to be the property of a person or group of persons

those textbooks belong to the school system and not to the students

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pertained
• had
• owned
• possessed
• appertained
• held

Example Sentences

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. — 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