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
Chicago police said a 39-year-old man was getting out of his car in the 5200 block of West Montana Street when two men walked up with a gun and demanded his belongings.
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Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
When last year’s wildfire consumed their home and belongings, the couple made around $20,000 on TikTok live, where fans can donate directly.
—Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Living in a grand house overlooking Hyde Park, Katherine packed up Scoresby’s belongings, sent them to a warehouse, changed the locks, and left for Syria and Palestine.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Bulk Dry Food Fluctuating temperatures and moisture levels aren't the only reasons to avoid storing some belongings in your basement.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026
There was no food or belongings appropriate for children of their age.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Inside Domenech’s apartment, investigators found infant cereal, baby bottles and toys fit for a toddler, but no food or belongings appropriate for two teenage boys, Clark said.
—Colin Mixson, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
The United Nations says unexploded shells and missiles are everywhere in Gaza, posing a threat to people searching through rubble to find their relatives, belongings, and kindling.
—Julia Frankel, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
In addition to adding visual clutter, your pet’s belongings usually don’t smell the best.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
When last year’s wildfire consumed their home and belongings, the couple made around $20,000 on TikTok live, where fans can donate directly.
—Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Living in a grand house overlooking Hyde Park, Katherine packed up Scoresby’s belongings, sent them to a warehouse, changed the locks, and left for Syria and Palestine.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Bulk Dry Food Fluctuating temperatures and moisture levels aren't the only reasons to avoid storing some belongings in your basement.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026
There was no food or belongings appropriate for children of their age.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Inside Domenech’s apartment, investigators found infant cereal, baby bottles and toys fit for a toddler, but no food or belongings appropriate for two teenage boys, Clark said.
—Colin Mixson, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
The United Nations says unexploded shells and missiles are everywhere in Gaza, posing a threat to people searching through rubble to find their relatives, belongings, and kindling.
—Julia Frankel, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
In addition to adding visual clutter, your pet’s belongings usually don’t smell the best.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belongings
Noun
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But those are very different things.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Anything tied to the royals will always draw some interest, which actually underscores how difficult things are for Harry and Meghan, as even their titles no longer seem enough to attract audiences to lackluster projects.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Zubimendi won possession 12 times during that match — the most by any Arsenal player in a game this season.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Troopers also seized an unregistered gun and ammunition from Cook, who is charged with trafficking 200 grams or more of cocaine, as well as unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And yet, neither couple can help but dig themselves deeper and deeper, which is where the cottage stuff comes in.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
31 Jan. 2026
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Joelie Fetterman, a personal shopper and stylist at Saks Fifth Avenue in Boca Raton, agreed that most South Floridians should be able to make do over the next few days with stuff lodged deep in their drawers.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Here, vendors and growers sell produce, baked goods, herbs, flowers, and other local creations.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Last year’s changes among the states were significant because population growth brings more taxpayers, economic dynamism and demand for goods and services.—
Mike Schneider,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Belongings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belongings. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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