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
Too, softside luggage can’t protect your belongings from being crushed by the weight of other bags that get stacked on top, says Bacha.
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Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Part of plant etiquette is to keep track of all your belongings, including edibles, and not litter the plant displays.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Below, two Southern consignment experts speak to six categories of belongings that usually won't make it onto store racks and why.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Employees now must bring in belongings and lunches inside clear bags.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Her family learned of the disappearance the next day when beach staff informed them that her belongings had not been removed, the outlet reported.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of Georgia residents fled advancing wildfires with minutes to spare, uncertain whether their homes and belongings survived the fast-moving blazes.
—Emilie Megnien, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
This model is staged with furniture and some belongings, which is really helpful for visualizing what small living in this home actually looks like.
—Adam Williams
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Casias, 53, was last seen walking on a highway near Talpa, New Mexico, in June 2025, according to New Mexico State Police, leaving her belongings at home and a phone that had been factory-reset, NBC News reported.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Part of plant etiquette is to keep track of all your belongings, including edibles, and not litter the plant displays.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Below, two Southern consignment experts speak to six categories of belongings that usually won't make it onto store racks and why.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Employees now must bring in belongings and lunches inside clear bags.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Her family learned of the disappearance the next day when beach staff informed them that her belongings had not been removed, the outlet reported.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of Georgia residents fled advancing wildfires with minutes to spare, uncertain whether their homes and belongings survived the fast-moving blazes.
—Emilie Megnien, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
This model is staged with furniture and some belongings, which is really helpful for visualizing what small living in this home actually looks like.
—Adam Williams
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Casias, 53, was last seen walking on a highway near Talpa, New Mexico, in June 2025, according to New Mexico State Police, leaving her belongings at home and a phone that had been factory-reset, NBC News reported.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belongings
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The police have been in possession of the same videos as the social workers, yet no charges have been brought against the parents in criminal court.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Cade Cunningham had a triple-double for Detroit (27 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists), but had turnovers on three straight possessions late that were devastating.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The Crusaders’ block added five solo stuffs in the third game, slowing down Herzer and Fleming while also giving the home team some momentum.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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But yeah, trying to maybe work on stuff during the week, throwing a lot and a lot of high-intent throws.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
Noun
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First came home goods and fashion, then seven museums across France, including the Musée de la Mode et du Costume in Arles—home to 10,000 pieces of Provençal clothing and accessories dating back to the French Revolution—which opened last summer.—
Kelley Manley,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Just know that there is an army of mariners on the ships, moving those goods around the world.—
Steve Kastenbaum,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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“Belongings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belongings. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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