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Recent Examples of belongs
The Fairmont Grand Del Mar, tucked into the rolling hills of Carmel Valley just minutes from the Pacific Ocean in San Diego, belongs firmly in the latter category.
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David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This is why verifiable execution belongs alongside the control plane, not against it.
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Najwa Aaraj,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
That’s Cali, who belongs in this range, and would add to their depth down the middle (though some think he’ll be better suited for the wing).
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Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The cutesy print belongs on a swimsuit, adding a fun retro touch to one-pieces in particular.
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Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
This sort of system also makes cleanup a breeze as well; there's no more wondering where each type of supplies belongs.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
Sigcho-Lopez belongs on the ballot in November.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Thomas, for her part, belongs more to that evolving cadre of performer—the internet personality-comedian-aspiring actress—than to the artist.
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Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
In his mind, Anunoby’s tip-in already belongs near plays New Yorkers pass down by nickname, replay and disbelief.
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C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This is why verifiable execution belongs alongside the control plane, not against it.
—
Najwa Aaraj,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
That’s Cali, who belongs in this range, and would add to their depth down the middle (though some think he’ll be better suited for the wing).
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Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The cutesy print belongs on a swimsuit, adding a fun retro touch to one-pieces in particular.
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Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
This sort of system also makes cleanup a breeze as well; there's no more wondering where each type of supplies belongs.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
Sigcho-Lopez belongs on the ballot in November.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Thomas, for her part, belongs more to that evolving cadre of performer—the internet personality-comedian-aspiring actress—than to the artist.
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Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
In his mind, Anunoby’s tip-in already belongs near plays New Yorkers pass down by nickname, replay and disbelief.
—
C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belongs
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Valdez, whose seat goes from Brooklyn to Queens, accused her opponent inaccurately of getting pro-Israel donations.
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The bus goes more places more frequently than trains, filling a niche like no other.
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This story pertains only to women.
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The recall pertains to some 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles.
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May 21 – June 20 Conversations feel easier when curiosity stays open.
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That silent fear comes back as an earnout, where you only get paid if that client stays.
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“Belongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belongs. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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