Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of belongs
This title belongs on my shoulder.
—
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
This recognition belongs just as much to our fearless, generous cast, whose commitment and heart bring this show to life eight times a week at the magical Palace Theatre.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
His number belongs in the Ball Arena rafters, but Denver cannot beat the top defensive teams with the two-man game anymore.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
The Brown Ballers are the first true Dream Team of Indian basketball – 12 players who risk their careers, reputations, and identities to rewrite the rules of who belongs in the game.
—Peter White, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Judge Jesse Furman decided the case belongs with him because Comey was fired pursuant to the president's executive authority and not the usual procedures for civil servants.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Still, not everything belongs inside it.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
That work will now continue at Triple-A, which is where Gil belongs at the moment.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
McGroarty is still certain that Lawrence belongs at or near the top of that draft.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
This recognition belongs just as much to our fearless, generous cast, whose commitment and heart bring this show to life eight times a week at the magical Palace Theatre.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
His number belongs in the Ball Arena rafters, but Denver cannot beat the top defensive teams with the two-man game anymore.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
The Brown Ballers are the first true Dream Team of Indian basketball – 12 players who risk their careers, reputations, and identities to rewrite the rules of who belongs in the game.
—Peter White, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Judge Jesse Furman decided the case belongs with him because Comey was fired pursuant to the president's executive authority and not the usual procedures for civil servants.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Still, not everything belongs inside it.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
That work will now continue at Triple-A, which is where Gil belongs at the moment.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
McGroarty is still certain that Lawrence belongs at or near the top of that draft.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belongs
Verb
-
As the story goes, this particular treasure hunter spent several days in those harsh conditions, carefully following a pre-determined grid pattern to ensure every square foot of the desertscape was scanned.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
-
The place was an ultra-slick design temple conceived by Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck, and its high-wattage shellac invited a sort of anything-goes naughtiness.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
Verb
-
The Trinity development pertains to two parcels of land located between the BSG facility and New Rutherford Avenue, and on New Rutherford Avenue, which are owned by the Boston Planning Department, the lawsuit states.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
-
That also pertains to our commitment to become a Spanish-English bilingual museum.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The sharp depletion will also mean the market stays vulnerable for longer to future disruptions even after the conflict ends.—
Grant Smith,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
-
In many cases, scammers reach out but fail to succeed due to timing or suspicion, not because your data stays hidden.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Belongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belongs. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
