as in things
transportable items that one owns
packed up all their belongings and moved across the country
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Recent Examples of belongings
The top-lid opening provides easy access to your belongings, with carry-on and checked size options.
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ABC News, 15 June 2026
Investigators noted a strong odor of gasoline coming from his belongings.
—Jason Rantala, CBS News, 15 June 2026
After the attack, 30 Fort Worth police officers and personnel volunteered to pack the victim's belongings and move her to a safe place, the DA’s Office said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Fans could be seen dressing for the elements as well, choosing rugged materials like leather or cargo pants to compartmentalize belongings for the weekend.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 9 June 2026
This will protect both your privacy and your belongings, while also creating a cleaner, less cluttered space.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
The bottom line Cleaning your pet’s belongings, grooming them and refilling their preventatives will help keep them safe during the summer.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The quirky discovery came in May 2026, while Mikelson was helping sort through the belongings of her grandmother, Peggy Kelpe, who died of cancer in February at the age of 82.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
The belongings are those of people who went out to share a drink and listen to music with friends before they were forced to run for cover.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
ABC News, 15 June 2026
Investigators noted a strong odor of gasoline coming from his belongings.
—Jason Rantala, CBS News, 15 June 2026
After the attack, 30 Fort Worth police officers and personnel volunteered to pack the victim's belongings and move her to a safe place, the DA’s Office said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Fans could be seen dressing for the elements as well, choosing rugged materials like leather or cargo pants to compartmentalize belongings for the weekend.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 9 June 2026
This will protect both your privacy and your belongings, while also creating a cleaner, less cluttered space.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
The bottom line Cleaning your pet’s belongings, grooming them and refilling their preventatives will help keep them safe during the summer.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The quirky discovery came in May 2026, while Mikelson was helping sort through the belongings of her grandmother, Peggy Kelpe, who died of cancer in February at the age of 82.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
The belongings are those of people who went out to share a drink and listen to music with friends before they were forced to run for cover.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belongings
Noun
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And as things like broadcast quality and stadium design become more and more homogenised, making every tournament look more and more similar, kit design is more and more important to their visual identity.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Some things — Shar Peis, linen pants, prunes — are just supposed to have wrinkles.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Multiple possession swings gave the Japanese some threats in the box, but the Samurai Blue couldn’t find the back of the net, leading to a 0-0 score at the break.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Angel Reese made sure Atlanta had enough possessions to make that run happen.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Chases and weird extraterrestrial stuff abounds, leading to one of Spielberg's most gripping climaxes ever.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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This year is yet another for the World Cup; Yu Masui and Takeji Hirakawa are still strutting their stuff, and Phil Oh, along with Acielle Tanbetova, will be documenting all the off-the-runway action.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
Noun
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To get around, ranchers relied on horses, boats, and remote airstrips, and access to goods and services was limited.—
Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 June 2026
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Today, its antique shops, art galleries, and boutiques—two of my personal go-tos are Penelope Chilvers for bespoke riding boots and Sam Wilson for country-chic home goods—attract locals and visitors alike.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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“Belongings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belongings. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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