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
All his belongings, given to him after the operation, fit into a backpack and three bags.
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Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
The deputy searched Jamall and his belongings, finding insulin in his luggage and two ecstasy pills in his pocket.
—Christopher Damien, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
This water and wind-resistant jacket also features two secure zippered pockets to keep your hands warm and belongings safe.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Her belongings were strewn around her.
—Audrey Abrahams, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
To get a deal done, players must often move fast, gather their belongings, say a quick farewell, then head off for the medicals, contract finalising and other logistics before announcing their arrival elsewhere.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Unlike sightings, these are recorded when a bear interferes with a person or their belongings.
—Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
When Aris tries to sell his deceased father’s belongings, the girl inspires sympathy from potential buyers.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Some have had to abandon their homes, with all of their belongings still inside, only to find out later that those houses were burned to the ground.
—Edwidge Danticat, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
The deputy searched Jamall and his belongings, finding insulin in his luggage and two ecstasy pills in his pocket.
—Christopher Damien, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
This water and wind-resistant jacket also features two secure zippered pockets to keep your hands warm and belongings safe.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Her belongings were strewn around her.
—Audrey Abrahams, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
To get a deal done, players must often move fast, gather their belongings, say a quick farewell, then head off for the medicals, contract finalising and other logistics before announcing their arrival elsewhere.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Unlike sightings, these are recorded when a bear interferes with a person or their belongings.
—Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
When Aris tries to sell his deceased father’s belongings, the girl inspires sympathy from potential buyers.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Some have had to abandon their homes, with all of their belongings still inside, only to find out later that those houses were burned to the ground.
—Edwidge Danticat, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belongings
Noun
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Indeed, the homogenization of taste, caused in part by streaming platforms, social media feeds and online algorithms, means that people – even VICs, for all their wealth – often want the same things.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Missouri Automobile Dealers Association CEO Doug Smith said the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the move to online car shopping and pushed dealers to offer home delivery of vehicles and other perks aimed at making things faster and easier for consumers.—
Summer Ballentine,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Olivia Olson, who had 23 points, made a three-point play and three-pointer on consecutive possessions and Syla Swords followed with a layup to help the Wolverines (19-3, 10-1 Big Ten) pull away with an eight-point lead in OT.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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Jackson was charged with a felony for simultaneous possession of drugs and a firearm and felony drug possession.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
2 Feb. 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
Noun
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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 7 Feb. 2026.
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