belongings

plural of belonging

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Recent Examples of belongings There’s room for belongings, a mini fridge for snacks and beers, separate work areas and comfortable beds. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026 The alleged victim turned toward the gunman and refused to give up his belongings, the affidavit said. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 But when Jesse comes over for paila marina in season four, there’s no sign of kids or their belongings. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026 Along with the package came a note purportedly written by a surfer, who Lozano-Garita claimed found the victim’s belongings on the beach, Katz said. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026 Some people had just minutes to pack their belongings, with no idea whether they would be gone for five days. — Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Partly inspired by her time working as a museum security guard, they are often accompanied by water bottles, cushions, books, or other belongings that give a sense of the presence of the person who sits there. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 They are accused in federal criminal complaints of drugging patients, preventing them from accessing their belongings and holding them against their will. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 Millennials were most likely to report having sold or expecting to sell belongings to fund holiday purchases, at 69 percent, followed by Gen Z at 66 percent. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belongings
Noun
  • In This Article There are occasions that call for heirloom china and sparkling crystal, but a truly gracious host knows that the most enjoyable gatherings aren’t necessarily the ones with the finest things, but rather, a relaxed environment.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Consider pairing your pants with a print bomber jacket that keeps things low-key and perfect for daytime.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • All 21 people were cited on suspicion of soliciting prostitution, and four also received citations for drug possession.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The Redhawks edged Warren 18-14 last week behind a strong second-half defense led by junior linebacker Landen Goebel that stopped the Blue Devils on all seven possessions.
    — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • But Cathcarts can’t use the Flora stuff because they’re not supposed to know about the honey trap, not that Morgan knows that he is not supposed to know.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Capricorn December 22 – January 19 The everyday stuff could go surprisingly well today.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The structure holds throughout the four episodes provided to critics, with challenges like the contestants making wine by stomping on grapes and stealing goods from the back of a truck.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Taking Ownership of Morocco’s Creativity Reflecting on how Moroccans are perceived in the broader industry, one of El Moutii’s biggest qualms is the conception that Morocco is a hub for cheap labor and goods.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

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“Belongings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belongings. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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