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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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There’s an intimacy that Steers captures that spoke to that moment, at the height of the AIDS crisis.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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That kind of intimacy could, hopefully, lead to greater empathy.Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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During their first offensive possession in their 27-19 victory, the Kansas City Chiefs faced a crucial 4th and 1.Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Nashville police arrested an 18-year-old shortly after his arrival on a Greyhound bus when he was discovered to have thousands of counterfeit oxycodone pills in his possession, the department said.Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Remember when staying late at the office was a badge of honor?B.D. Dalton, 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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For some, man units are a way to hold on to a sense of familiarity and confidence around their appearance.Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Current employees have a deep familiarity with a company’s specific technology stack as well as its goals, culture and standards.Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes, 18 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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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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Lauren Goode: Total Nextdoor vibes or stuff about relationship drama, really messy situations.Lauren Goode, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Belonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belonging. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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