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Recent Examples of belongs
Define which work belongs where, give people the tools and ergonomics to do it well, and write the rules down so the next hire doesn’t have to guess.
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Jason Phillips, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
Banner, who currently works for the 33rd team, which is a football-centric media outlet, worked with McDaniel in Cleveland in 2014, and believes McDaniel belongs in the upper echelon of today’s offensive minds.
—Omar Kelly
november 7, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Unfortunately, achieving this idyllic space involves a conscious consideration of what truly belongs in your bedroom closet and what might find a better home elsewhere.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
At 22,205 feet, Huascaran is Peru’s highest mountain and belongs on every mountain lover’s list.
—Ally Jaksen, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
In the early 2010s, Courtois was part of the team that discovered and described the Laniakea supercluster of galaxies to which our Milky Way belongs.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Cosmetic and restorative dentistry no longer belongs exclusively to high-budget clinics.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Columbia Men’s Windward II Shirt Jacket A plaid shacket belongs in every man’s capsule winter wardrobe.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
The Tribeca Festival belongs in New York.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
Jason Phillips, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
Banner, who currently works for the 33rd team, which is a football-centric media outlet, worked with McDaniel in Cleveland in 2014, and believes McDaniel belongs in the upper echelon of today’s offensive minds.
—Omar Kelly
november 7, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Unfortunately, achieving this idyllic space involves a conscious consideration of what truly belongs in your bedroom closet and what might find a better home elsewhere.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
At 22,205 feet, Huascaran is Peru’s highest mountain and belongs on every mountain lover’s list.
—Ally Jaksen, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
In the early 2010s, Courtois was part of the team that discovered and described the Laniakea supercluster of galaxies to which our Milky Way belongs.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Cosmetic and restorative dentistry no longer belongs exclusively to high-budget clinics.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Columbia Men’s Windward II Shirt Jacket A plaid shacket belongs in every man’s capsule winter wardrobe.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
The Tribeca Festival belongs in New York.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belongs
Verb
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And Biltmore Estate goes above and beyond on the festive front.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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The first shift after all the previous staff shakeups goes surprisingly well.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Tie the drink’s ingredients or theme into something that pertains to the couple’s interests or history.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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The litigation pertains to government actions in many parts of the country.—
Mark Scolforo,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The couple that superheroes together stays together?—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Nov. 2025
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They’re made with a breathable satin material that stays cool throughout the night and have a side zipper to keep them from slipping off pillows.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Belongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belongs. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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