as in things
transportable items that one owns
packed up all their belongings and moved across the country
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Recent Examples of belongings
Across the fence, in Gaza, Palestinians had been trekking with their belongings for days, since preparations for the ceasefire were announced.
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Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Many buildings were flattened, and none was undamaged, as people went back to search for their belongings.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
TravelWise Packing Cube Set, $18 with Prime Space-saving packing cubes are my number-one travel hack for keeping my belongings organized and creating more space — and this five-piece set is going for just $18.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
So, Sheridan has to figure out where to put players who are promoted — often placing them in lockers that other players used to hold extra belongings.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
When using hotel or airport restrooms, lower the toilet lid or store loose belongings in your luggage before flushing.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
It’s designed with interior pockets and a divider to keep belongings tidy, while its sturdy frame stands up to the wear and tear of airports.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Was there an auction for Ed Gein's belongings after he was arrested?
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
That wasn't deemed suspicious at the time because hundreds of people had fled in a panic after the shooting, and many of them left belongings behind.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Many buildings were flattened, and none was undamaged, as people went back to search for their belongings.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
TravelWise Packing Cube Set, $18 with Prime Space-saving packing cubes are my number-one travel hack for keeping my belongings organized and creating more space — and this five-piece set is going for just $18.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
So, Sheridan has to figure out where to put players who are promoted — often placing them in lockers that other players used to hold extra belongings.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
When using hotel or airport restrooms, lower the toilet lid or store loose belongings in your luggage before flushing.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
It’s designed with interior pockets and a divider to keep belongings tidy, while its sturdy frame stands up to the wear and tear of airports.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Was there an auction for Ed Gein's belongings after he was arrested?
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
That wasn't deemed suspicious at the time because hundreds of people had fled in a panic after the shooting, and many of them left belongings behind.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belongings
Noun
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Wiser people don’t just look away from things that are unpleasant, especially not when the stakes are high.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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In addition, a stranger will come to town that will shake things up for Sharon and recontextualize both her past and her present.—
Alamin Yohannes,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Commanders were forced to punt on the ensuing possession after the touchdown, and the Bears got the ball back but went three-and-out, giving it right back to the Commanders.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Rates in major cities like Milan, Paris and New York are at all-time highs, and guests are increasingly prioritizing experiences over possessions.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Harvard was ranked second best university and school for 2026, due to its high faculty member to student ratio and average staff salary - which exceeds $105,000 for full-time instructional stuff - as well as its diversity and graduate outcomes.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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This stuff has been minor, thankfully.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Overall, Holsendolph, Hill and other Foundation vendors did provide some goods and services to the nonprofit for legitimate fundraising events, according to Jackson documents reviewed by the Herald and Gatlin’s indictment.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Finally, head to Trust General Store & Café to sit in a rocker on the inviting front porch; shop for local crafts, outdoor goods, and artisan food; and savor a meal from their attached café.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In Memphis, the National Guard’s presence has been notably low-key, with troops dressed in standard fatigues rather than combat gear and carrying holstered—not drawn—weapons.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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This gear is built to load or unload a truck in just five minutes, without requiring the driver to get out of the vehicle.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
14 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Belongings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belongings. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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