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as in intimacy
the state of being in a very personal or private relationship
the warm welcome they received from the community gave them a sense of belonging
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as in possession
belongings plural
transportable items that one owns
packed up all their belongings and moved across the country
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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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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
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
The project reflects Anette’s commitment to stories that explore identity, belonging, and cultural nuance in Hawaiʻi.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Conservatives circulated a 2024 report showing the company hosted 102 diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging training sessions in 2023 and the beginning of 2024.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The life-giving Sun lights your 2nd House of Resources and reins in anxious Chiron in your domestic 4th house, guiding choices that honor budget and belonging.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
The project reflects Anette’s commitment to stories that explore identity, belonging, and cultural nuance in Hawaiʻi.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Leaving, staying, and belonging That voice reflects part of the experience of those who were forced to leave their home but keep their identity and memories of life on the island alive.
—Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Conservatives circulated a 2024 report showing the company hosted 102 diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging training sessions in 2023 and the beginning of 2024.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belonging
Noun
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The film invites viewers to experience the rhythm, drama, and intimacy of life at the edge of the world, revealing that in the coldest corners of the earth one finds the warmest people, brimming with wit, resilience, and generosity.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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Writer/director Hammer, though, downplays the melodrama inherent to this scenario, even while shooting sequences, whether in Martin and Leslie’s apartment or in various hospitals, with a bracing handheld intimacy.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Down by as many as five points in the third quarter, Tennessee had a chance to either cut into the Longhorns' three-point lead or tie the game on the third quarter's final possession.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Zags scored 11 of the next 13 points for a 66-62 lead, cranking up their transition game while the Broncos went seven possessions without a field goal.—
Jeff Faraudo,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But during a Zoom call with reporters Monday, Miller credited Codie for accepting constructive criticism from the coaches and staying prepared for his opportunity.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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My entire nervous system knew that staying quiet and still was the only way to stay safe.—
Sarah Hartshorne,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Social media users weren't quick to forget Brooklyn's past allegations, and asked Cruz a few pointed questions pertaining to his brother.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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On January 30, the United States government released another batch of documents pertaining to Epstein.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
9 Feb. 2026
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Staying emotionally up to date Waking up next to the same person every day can create the illusion of deep familiarity.—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Upon switching his competitive allegiance to Brazil, he felt driven to cultivate a passion for ski racing in a country that had little history or familiarity with the sport.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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In the past few months, however, things have changed.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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There’s something about studying real-life situations that have happened and then creating and imagining into this fictional kind of characterization of things.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Third game Leonard thrilled his home crowd with a dynamic effort, going 11 of 13 and 6 of 7 from beyond the arc.—
Greg Beacham,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Space enthusiasts desperately wanted to see astronauts boldly going – preferably in Heinlein-style atomic cruisers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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But that payment starts at $417 per month, and not all kinship families qualify.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Ball also sued Beshear last year over the administration's failure to implement 2024's Senate Bill 151, passed with bipartisan support in an effort to support kinship care in Kentucky.—
Lucas Aulbach,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Belonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belonging. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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