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noun

bi-ˈlȯŋ-iŋ How to pronounce belonging (audio)
Definition of belongingnext
1
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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2
as in possession
belongings plural transportable items that one owns packed up all their belongings and moved across the country

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belonging

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verb

present participle of belong
1
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
Noun
These under-the-bed storage containers are made from fabric and pop out to hold your belongings. — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025 Fermin’s brother became suspicious after Clark’s disappearance, calling deputies in January 2024 after sister Sofia sold Clark’s truck and other belongings, according to the Sheriff’s Office. — Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
Reinforce Team Identity Building a sense of belonging in remote teams is vital. — Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 Barbaro also hopes to produce stories reflecting her own identity and experiences of belonging. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for belonging
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belonging
  1. intimacy
  2. possession
  3. staying
  4. pertaining
  5. familiarity
  6. things
  7. kinship
  8. stuff
Noun
  • Instead, Baker and his partner Quan worked as the intimacy coordinators on the set.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025
  • From accusations over blackface to debates over artificial intelligence and the role of intimacy coordinators, this year's Oscars have sparked widespread conversations inside and outside Hollywood.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
Definition of intimacy
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  • One individual was later arrested, and is now facing two charges: trespassing and possession of methamphetamines.
    — Abe Aboraya, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Farmers Insurance has started making payments for furniture, clothes and other possessions.
    — Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of possession
Verb
  • The growth of the resort's offerings can be attributed to our commitment to staying ahead of the trends, our guests' increasing interest in unique and premium experiences, and our ability to collaborate with exceptional brands like Krug that align with our standards.
    — Jillian Dara, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder.
    — Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of staying
Verb
  • Davis’s primary objective was to provide recommendations pertaining to the national speed limit, to keep drivers safe by minimizing speeding and accidents and to save gasoline by ensuring that cars drove at their peak rpm (revolutions per minute).
    — Doug Melville, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Chen’s exit is the latest development pertaining to WBD’s board in recent months.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of pertaining
Noun
  • Reese also had the opportunity to build familiarity with two new teammates through Unrivaled — guards Ariel Atkins and Courtney Vandersloot.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
  • In contrast, new jobs are emerging that require familiarity with AI tools, automation software, or digital platforms.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Definition of familiarity
Noun
  • Generous means many things — listening, including or being kind to people.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 28 Dec. 2024
  • As with all things Jets-related, expect a circus.
    — Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of things
Noun
  • Unable to fully process the pangs of rejection, Buck decides to write a play based on their early kinship and enlists the help of Beverly (Lupe Ontiveros) to stage the production at a local community theater in order to win Chuck’s affection.
    — Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The obsession with lineage is at odds with the solidarity of the Middle Passage, which created new forms of kinship.
    — Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of kinship
Noun
  • He’s done stuff that’s gotten him attention that was not acting.
    — Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
  • But extraterrestrial enthusiasts should know that this movie is about 90 percent dad stuff, and only 10 percent aliens.
    — Katie Rife, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
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