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
Too, softside luggage can’t protect your belongings from being crushed by the weight of other bags that get stacked on top, says Bacha.
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Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Part of plant etiquette is to keep track of all your belongings, including edibles, and not litter the plant displays.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Below, two Southern consignment experts speak to six categories of belongings that usually won't make it onto store racks and why.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Employees now must bring in belongings and lunches inside clear bags.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Her family learned of the disappearance the next day when beach staff informed them that her belongings had not been removed, the outlet reported.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of Georgia residents fled advancing wildfires with minutes to spare, uncertain whether their homes and belongings survived the fast-moving blazes.
—Emilie Megnien, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
This model is staged with furniture and some belongings, which is really helpful for visualizing what small living in this home actually looks like.
—Adam Williams
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Casias, 53, was last seen walking on a highway near Talpa, New Mexico, in June 2025, according to New Mexico State Police, leaving her belongings at home and a phone that had been factory-reset, NBC News reported.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Part of plant etiquette is to keep track of all your belongings, including edibles, and not litter the plant displays.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Below, two Southern consignment experts speak to six categories of belongings that usually won't make it onto store racks and why.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Employees now must bring in belongings and lunches inside clear bags.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Her family learned of the disappearance the next day when beach staff informed them that her belongings had not been removed, the outlet reported.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of Georgia residents fled advancing wildfires with minutes to spare, uncertain whether their homes and belongings survived the fast-moving blazes.
—Emilie Megnien, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
This model is staged with furniture and some belongings, which is really helpful for visualizing what small living in this home actually looks like.
—Adam Williams
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Casias, 53, was last seen walking on a highway near Talpa, New Mexico, in June 2025, according to New Mexico State Police, leaving her belongings at home and a phone that had been factory-reset, NBC News reported.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belongings
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Beginning this week, there's going to be more of a focus on attracting gifts, money and possessions, Taurus.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Foligno, who threw his body around all game, found himself near the crease on a Wild possession and was in the right spot as Nico Sturm threw a puck at the net.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The spooky environs created by production designer Til Frohlich are the stuff nightmares are made of; the murky bathtub, moldering linens and secret compartments that go bump in the night.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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There’s some really messed up stuff happening at that farm.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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The longer the increases persist, the greater the risk that higher gas prices will translate into higher costs for other goods that rely on fuel for transportation.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
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Communism wields big influence in countries such as China, Vietnam, North Korea and Cuba, where governments play a central role in providing goods and services.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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“Belongings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belongings. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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