Synonyms of belongs

belongs

verb

present tense third-person singular of belong

1

as in goes

to have or be in a usual or proper place

your shoes belong in the closet, not in the middle of the living room where people will trip on them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• goes
• stays
• places
• fits (in)

2

as in pertains

to be the property of a person or group of persons

those textbooks belong to the school system and not to the students

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pertains
• has
• owns
• possesses
• appertains
• holds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of belongs

Down by your ankles are bicycle pedals desperately maintaining the argument that this belongs somewhere in the ebike family, while six inches above the bars is a touchscreen doing the same job as the TFT on a modern touring motorcycle. — Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

While therapy utilization belongs on the scorecard, better mental health belongs at the center. — Stephen Sokoler, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Cargo Pants Cargo pants are having a moment, and Oprah Winfrey is proof that the utilitarian style belongs in your fall wardrobe. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026

That is a statement from every level of government in Central Florida that this museum belongs here. — Linda Chapin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

Capricorn December 22 – January 19 The people around you may reveal where your enthusiasm belongs next. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026

The most prolific duo in franchise history belongs on this list somewhere. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

If fog, fatigue or libido changes linger weeks after a hit to the head, bring it up at your next appointment and ask whether an endocrinology referral belongs in the plan. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

If your wellness routine already tracks sleep, hydration and screen time, dry eye disease belongs on the list to raise with your eye doctor. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026