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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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2
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
Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2025
The front pockets and lifting back pockets give you room to hold your phone, keys, and other essential belongings.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025
James Barlow, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
There's still work regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Taking inventory of your belongings and thinking about what will sell and what won’t is just the start.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2025
The front pockets and lifting back pockets give you room to hold your phone, keys, and other essential belongings.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belonging
Noun
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Why The Nest off-grid retreat lives up to its name The name The Nest was chosen for the sense of shelter, intimacy and belonging it conveys, themes that guided both the architecture and the experience.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Like the film that inspired it, the book circles intimacy, illusion, blondes and brunettes, the psychic architecture of Los Angeles.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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She’s charged with accessory after the fact to a second-degree felony, violation of probation and possession of marijuana less than 20 grams.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Initally Cyprien's mother was charged with felony meth possession and gun theft while his father was arrested on an outstanding probation violation warrant from Texas and a domestic violence assault warrant in Nashville.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
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The growth of the resort's offerings can be attributed to our commitment to staying ahead of the trends, our guests' increasing interest in unique and premium experiences, and our ability to collaborate with exceptional brands like Krug that align with our standards.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That’s one of many inconsistencies pertaining to size and nutrition.—
Manvir Singh,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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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
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The chaplains had had difficulty finding a standard prayerbook that would match the varied needs and backgrounds of their congregants, most of whom have little knowledge of or familiarity with Jewish practice.—
Marla Brown Fogelman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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The actors have familiarity with the material and the stage settings and directions are read by a narrator.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As a business owner, higher profit margins, all other things being equal, are more valuable.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Stalter was a mega Girls fan and had felt a kinship with Dunham through the screen.—
Anna Peele,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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Each work—a torch in the dark—guides us, casting light on kinships unthought,revealing the art of becoming with the Earth.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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And that’s the kind of craft that existed in that era, where people who were just writing on staff were writing better than stuff that people make now.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Premier League started doing stuff with players being interviewed from home on Zoom, and then started the ePremier League, with all 20 clubs asked to find a player who would like to be involved.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Belonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belonging. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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