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
Safely store your phone, wallet, keys, passport, and other belongings in the two zippered pockets.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
The victim, according to police, was robbed of his belongings and forced to walk to the other side of the parking lot.
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Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Travelers can secure their belongings while knowing that authorized security personnel can inspect luggage if required without damaging the lock.
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New Atlas,
22 June 2026
When Lee was 12, a racist mob destroyed her family’s house and all their belongings.
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
The top-lid opening provides easy access to your belongings, with carry-on and checked size options.
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ABC News,
15 June 2026
After the attack, 30 Fort Worth police officers and personnel volunteered to pack the victim's belongings and move her to a safe place, the DA’s Office said.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Fans could be seen dressing for the elements as well, choosing rugged materials like leather or cargo pants to compartmentalize belongings for the weekend.
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John Monaco,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
This will protect both your privacy and your belongings, while also creating a cleaner, less cluttered space.
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Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
The victim, according to police, was robbed of his belongings and forced to walk to the other side of the parking lot.
—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Travelers can secure their belongings while knowing that authorized security personnel can inspect luggage if required without damaging the lock.
—
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
When Lee was 12, a racist mob destroyed her family’s house and all their belongings.
—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
The top-lid opening provides easy access to your belongings, with carry-on and checked size options.
—
ABC News,
15 June 2026
After the attack, 30 Fort Worth police officers and personnel volunteered to pack the victim's belongings and move her to a safe place, the DA’s Office said.
—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Fans could be seen dressing for the elements as well, choosing rugged materials like leather or cargo pants to compartmentalize belongings for the weekend.
—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
This will protect both your privacy and your belongings, while also creating a cleaner, less cluttered space.
—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belongings
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In fact, many of us often end up buying things that our colleagues found during their search.
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Teammate Jordan Henderson, now at his fourth World Cup, recalled Kane scoring twice in the opener against Croatia to match Lineker and mistakenly thought this mark was already in Kane’s sole possession.
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The Three Lions are maintaining a high press but can't keep possession in the attacking third.
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Peterson gave credit to catcher Carson Kelly’s game calling, which required the two getting up to speed quickly without the lefty having thrown a bullpen that would’ve given Kelly an idea in person of how his stuff moves.
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Colombia has new stuff to give to the world.
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Satellite image ©2026 Vantor via AP Some people began to carry off basic goods such as toilet paper and food from stores in Catia La Mar, a neighborhood in La Guaira that holds over 200 housing towers.
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Once opened, baking soda should be replaced every six to 12 months for baking, as moisture and contact with the air reduce its ability to make baked goods rise.
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“Belongings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belongings. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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