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
The paper notices warning of upcoming cleanups have a phone number for people to call when belongings are taken, and the city is supposed to hold onto that property for at least 90 days before it is thrown away.
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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Its durable hard shell protects your belongings from rough handling, and the smooth wheels make airport navigation a breeze.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
In addition to the view, the museum includes belongings, photos and memories of the lighthouse keepers and their families.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
In the documentary, Mains is seen going through Naso’s belongings with a former neighbor.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
There, Shouhed had his phone and other belongings seized, Desimone wrote in the letter filed with the claim, adding that he was not given a medical evaluation.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The group quickly approached the victim and demanded his cell phone and belongings, police said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
What a woman found in her boyfriend’s belongings has shocked the internet.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Vera Bradley Outlet Ultralight Convertible Crossbody This versatile purse can be worn as a crossbody, sling, or shoulder bag, and the interior has two slip pouches and one zipped pocket to keep all of your belongings secure.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Its durable hard shell protects your belongings from rough handling, and the smooth wheels make airport navigation a breeze.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
In addition to the view, the museum includes belongings, photos and memories of the lighthouse keepers and their families.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
In the documentary, Mains is seen going through Naso’s belongings with a former neighbor.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
There, Shouhed had his phone and other belongings seized, Desimone wrote in the letter filed with the claim, adding that he was not given a medical evaluation.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The group quickly approached the victim and demanded his cell phone and belongings, police said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
What a woman found in her boyfriend’s belongings has shocked the internet.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Vera Bradley Outlet Ultralight Convertible Crossbody This versatile purse can be worn as a crossbody, sling, or shoulder bag, and the interior has two slip pouches and one zipped pocket to keep all of your belongings secure.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belongings
Noun
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Kershaw may be in slightly new surroundings, but some things don’t change.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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For more on the Dallas Cowboys and all things NFL, head over to Newsweek Sports.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Protect your property and possessions from fire, theft, and other unexpected perils.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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His record includes larceny, theft, and marijuana possession, the agency said.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But this stuff is taken personally, and there is also a financial backend here.—
Senior Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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As far as family, kids, wife, all that stuff going on.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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They can be seen knocking over display cases, smashing glass and stuffing goods for sale into large black garbage bags.—
Pilar Arias,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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In the interim, Ludwinski sold Sister Pie goods at Eastern Market on specific dates, took special orders and offered limited items with occasional openings.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Crash pillows from MotoGP lined the bottom to absorb impacts, while Dias wore a spine protector and Prada’s Linea Rossa gear.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Randi's post also included photos with her younger son Jackson Mahomes and daughter Mia Randall, as well as a shot of her repping Chiefs gear as the team kicked off a new season.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Belongings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belongings. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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