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as in intimacy
the state of being in a very personal or private relationship
the warm welcome they received from the community gave them a sense of belonging
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as in possession
belongings plural
transportable items that one owns
packed up all their belongings and moved across the country
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as in staying
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
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as in pertaining
to be the property of a person or group of persons
those textbooks belong to the school system and not to the students
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Recent Examples of belonging
Nicol Natale, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Police did not suspect foul play, the site reported, because belongings including Bryar’s musical equipment were found undisturbed.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Julie Kratz, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Research has found that helping others improves mood, enhances emotional well-being, and increases a sense of belonging.
—Steffini Stalos, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The adjustable strap, roomy compartments, and zipper keep my belongings protected.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Police did not suspect foul play, the site reported, because belongings including Bryar’s musical equipment were found undisturbed.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
What is the goal—to foster inclusivity and belonging, to lead to innovation or business success?
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Research has found that helping others improves mood, enhances emotional well-being, and increases a sense of belonging.
—Steffini Stalos, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belonging
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Mara Toto Tree Camp Designed by Dereck and Beverly Joubert, Mara Toto Tree Camp consists of just four treehouse tents and one communal tent (dressed in a romantic adventurer style), ensuring unmatched intimacy and comfort.Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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December begins with a new moon in Sagittarius, activating your eighth house of intimacy, shared resources and transformation.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Police found Mangione in possession of a fake New Jersey ID that matches the one used by the suspect to check into a hostel on the Upper West Side of Manhattan 10 days before the shooting.Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested on weapons charges and was said to be in possession of a gun similar to the one used in the shooting.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The lesson here is that staying true to a brand’s convictions earns the long-term loyalty of customers who share the same values.Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Always evolving, Mima isn’t content with staying the same.WWD, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Fees pertaining to the appeals and other costs will also be added, Schwartz said.Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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Quentin Singer is a music journalist who covers news, reviews and interviews pertaining to rock & heavy music.Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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This is familiarity and extravagance at the same time.Andy Wang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, household names have been increasingly speaking out about their personal use of these drugs, which increases familiarity and curiosity among the public.Bob Woods, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
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Below, a look at five things to do now to avoid vitamin D deficiency this winter and beyond.Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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First things first - Gimenez does a couple of things very well.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Most of the sharing dyads, almost 67 percent, were unrelated, so kinship also wasn’t a driving factor.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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Six individuals from the group were found to have a close kinship, including a mother and daughter.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Goode: Total Nextdoor vibes or stuff about relationship drama, really messy situations.Lauren Goode, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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Comments There was a lot of flat-out amazing stuff on Survivor 47’'s penultimate episode.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Belonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belonging. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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