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Recent Examples of belongs
According to Charles Darwin, survival belongs not to the strongest species, nor the most intelligent, but the one most adaptable to change.
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Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
The start of the downfall of the Daniel arap Moi dictatorship belongs, among others, to a small group of courageous Kenyan lawyers who at great risk dared to challenge these government abuses in court.
—Binaifer Nowrojee, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Forbes If Under 30 is on your radar, this belongs on your calendar.
—Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This Hanes sweatshirt belongs in everyone’s closet.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
This, in turn, has prompted fresh questions about whether gold still belongs in a retirement portfolio, and if so, in what form.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Bondi belongs on their list, too.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2026
But recent price headlines won’t tell you if the precious metal belongs in your portfolio.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
But the Avalanche look like an NHL team again, not one that belongs in some higher super-league.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
The start of the downfall of the Daniel arap Moi dictatorship belongs, among others, to a small group of courageous Kenyan lawyers who at great risk dared to challenge these government abuses in court.
—Binaifer Nowrojee, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Forbes If Under 30 is on your radar, this belongs on your calendar.
—Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This Hanes sweatshirt belongs in everyone’s closet.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
This, in turn, has prompted fresh questions about whether gold still belongs in a retirement portfolio, and if so, in what form.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Bondi belongs on their list, too.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2026
But recent price headlines won’t tell you if the precious metal belongs in your portfolio.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
But the Avalanche look like an NHL team again, not one that belongs in some higher super-league.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belongs
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George built it in the early 18th century, the story goes, to accommodate his mistress, Melusine von der Schulenburg, Duchess of Kendal.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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The legacy of the Luka Doncic trade goes way beyond sports.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Involuntary Collections Halted For Defaulted Federal Student Loans The Education Department’s announcement last week pertains specifically to involuntary collections efforts against borrowers in default on their federal student loans.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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In contrast, Zone Zero pertains to landscaping and what is near or up against the home.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Best Care Practices Use a mix created specifically for container growing, which doesn’t compact and stays nice and airy all season long.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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The mahogany music room stays true with a grand piano, now covered wall-to-wall in shimmering gold wallpaper that glows at night.—
Keith Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Belongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belongs. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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