belongings

noun

plural of belonging
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 Juliette Bucket Bag features a durable pebbled leather exterior and a spacious interior that accommodates essentials like a phone, wallet, sunglasses, and a tablet, while a magnetic closure keeps belongings secure. — Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2026 The Fyy Electronic Organizer solves that with multiple mesh pockets that have space for everything from power banks to earbuds, and boasts a water-resistant exterior that adds an extra layer of protection for your belongings. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026 Lindsey’s other belongings, including her wallet, money, car, and car keys, were all found at the home. — Veronica Fulton-Mazaika, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2026 The woman said Jacobs later removed her from the residence, grabbed her by the arms and bicep area, pushed her against a wall and threw her belongings out. — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belongings
  1. things
  2. possession
  3. stuff
  4. goods
Noun
  • As the Cowboys try to figure out how to maintain some sort of stability this season with their 4-5 record, there are a mountain of issues to correct, but there are also things to build with and be proud of.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Just by chance, a guy who does what he is coached to do, continues to work really, really hard and do the right things, the ball somehow finds him.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • Part of that mission is consolidating as many of the princess’ possessions as possible.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
  • June 21 – July 22 An old possession could have something new to offer you.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of possession
Noun
  • First, the good stuff … Punter Bradley Pinion hit running back Kaytron Allen for a 46-yard gain on a fake punt in the fourth quarter.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Dons took a 9-7 lead in set two on Bryn Gardiner’s stuff block, but the Falcons ran off five straight points, three from Decker.
    — Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of stuff
Noun
  • The Asian giant has been signing commercial agreements with several countries in the past years, and has been flooding the region with cheap goods.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Kseniia Petrova, who was conducting cancer research for Harvard Medical School, was indicted last year on one count of concealment of a material fact, one count of false statement and one count of smuggling goods into the United States.
    — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of goods

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