Definition of belongnext
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as in to stay
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 to pertain
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 belong Their relationship becomes a lens on identity, ambition, belonging and modern multicultural Britain. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026 Or that the story of fine watchmaking belongs almost entirely to Switzerland. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026 Even so, placing Gálvez in the pantheon of the American Revolution really might help all Americans, even skeptics, see that Hispanics belong in this country. Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 Today's decision is a setback for equality in this nation where every student deserves to learn and belong, no matter their gender. Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for belong
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  • In the sweet family snap, Mahomes posed wearing a no-fuss crossbody sling bag that’s ideal for staying hands-free — and keeping up with her and Patrick Mahomes’ three children, Sterling, Bronze, and Golden.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • Swimming pools, movie theaters and shopping malls are places to stay cool.
    Bill Kelly, CBS News, 1 July 2026
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  • Starting next month, the law will prohibit the sale of any food product that isn’t labeled with either phrase — this pertains to products manufactured on or after July 1, 2026.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • Evidence pertaining to the Fire Department’s response was not permitted at the trial.
    Sierra Van Der Brug, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026
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  • News of his death – one example of the political violence roiling America in recent years – quickly went global, with graphic videos flooding social media and politicians on both sides of the aisle swiftly condemning the killing.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Leo Jimenez also went deep for the Marlins, who set a franchise record with 12 homers for a three-game series.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

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“Belong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belong. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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