belonging
noun
be·long·ing
bi-ˈlȯŋ-iŋ 
bē-
1
: possession
—usually used in plural
2
: close or intimate relationship
a sense of belonging
belongingness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of belonging in a Sentence
the warm welcome they received from the community gave them a sense of belonging
packed up all their belongings and moved across the country
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In another video, a little boy appeared to toddle out of a cell as women around him rejoiced, with some expressing confusion after being told they'd been freed and asking for their belongings and their identification cards.
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Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
If going into shelter means someone’s extra belongings are likely to be thrown out, staff tells them that.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Sometime in 2030, astronauts will pack up their belongings, turn out the lights, and depart the International Space Station (ISS) for the last time.
—Georgina Torbet, The Verge, 7 Dec. 2024
The belt bag is a fan-favorite for a number of reasons, including its easy-to-maintain material, functional design, and generous storage capacity that makes toting your belongings a breeze.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
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Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
If going into shelter means someone’s extra belongings are likely to be thrown out, staff tells them that.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Sometime in 2030, astronauts will pack up their belongings, turn out the lights, and depart the International Space Station (ISS) for the last time.
—Georgina Torbet, The Verge, 7 Dec. 2024
The belt bag is a fan-favorite for a number of reasons, including its easy-to-maintain material, functional design, and generous storage capacity that makes toting your belongings a breeze.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for belonging
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“Belonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belonging. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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