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belonging

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verb

present participle of belong
1
as in staying
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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2
as in pertaining
to be the property of a person or group of persons those textbooks belong to the school system and not to the students

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Recent Examples of belonging
Noun
For instance, there is still a liquid limit for carry-on luggage, and non–TSA PreCheck members are often required to remove electronic devices from their bags when passing their belongings through the scanners. AFAR Media, 8 July 2025 The woman updated viewers in a second post from June 13 that showed police officers leaving the woodland behind the fence, after finding a table and other belongings that indicate someone had been living there. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Verb
This helps develop a sense of belonging and fosters an open culture where employees can voice their opinions and concerns about any issue. James Barlow, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 There's still work regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for belonging
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belonging
Noun
  • But the commodification of intimacy creates troubling implications.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • With only eight expansive suites, the hotel offers an unmatched level of intimacy, with an ever-attentive team ready to assist guests during their stay by booking experiences ranging from a taco and Mezcal tour to hot air balloon rides over the ruins of Teotihuacán.
    Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • One user even asked Grok, X’s AI tool, for details about the specific fireworks in his possession.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 8 July 2025
  • Danilo Amilcar-Escobar, who was deported three times since April 2024, had pending charges for strangulation, domestic battery and cocaine possession, according to ICE.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • In my experience, staying ahead of trends is critical for success on Amazon.
    Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder.
    Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • That’s one of many inconsistencies pertaining to size and nutrition.
    Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
  • From hashtags pertaining to neurodivergence with millions of followers to neurodiversity consultants giving presentations nationwide, neurodivergent people will not accept erasure.
    Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Still, iconic premium spirits remain relevant for those drawn to familiarity.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
  • His familiarity with offensive coordinator Frank Smith should allow Waller, a recovering addict who has faced multiple NFL suspensions, to adjust to the offense quickly.
    Omar Kelly July 11, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.
    Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
  • But now things are getting even more messy.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • There is a sense of kinship as Trump was indicted in 2023 for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 July 2025
  • But the two artists' kinship goes beyond just opening for one another.
    Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • My mom, on the other hand, continues to live every day in joyful chaos—no systems, just stuff.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
  • Many of us have too much unnecessary stuff in our lives.
    Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025

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“Belonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belonging. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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