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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
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2025
Those who have been separated from their belongings during the shooting will have the opportunity to retrieve them at a later date.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
James Barlow, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
There's still work regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Two families lost all of their belongings in the fire, according to fire officials.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2025
Those who have been separated from their belongings during the shooting will have the opportunity to retrieve them at a later date.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
This helps develop a sense of belonging and fosters an open culture where employees can voice their opinions and concerns about any issue.
—James Barlow, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
There's still work regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belonging
Noun
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This is often tied to a fear of intimacy — a subconscious fear of being emotionally vulnerable and dependent on someone else.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Vulnerability is sacred and essential to true intimacy.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But with the game on the line in crunch time, Anunoby forced a Cunningham mid-range miss, Bridges forced a Cunningham turnover on a drive to the rim, then Anunoby forced another mid-range miss on the game’s final possession.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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So, too, was Gordon, Christian Braun, Jokić and other Nuggets nearly getting into a full-on brawl with James Harden and the Clippers on the last possession of the first half.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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From hashtags pertaining to neurodivergence with millions of followers to neurodiversity consultants giving presentations nationwide, neurodivergent people will not accept erasure.—
Maya Richard-Craven,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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That’s one of many inconsistencies pertaining to size and nutrition.—
Manvir Singh,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Both quarterbacks are near the end of their careers and are clearly on the decline, but Cousins has the familiarity with other players and the coaching staff that Rodgers doesn't have.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Importantly, Elliott has a deep familiarity with Juniper, having previously engaged the company from 2014-2015.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Here are few things fantasy managers should keep an eye on heading into 2025.—
Theo Gremminger,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
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But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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But in the absence of Valérie and Lucas, Michelle develops a kinship with her best friend’s son, Vincent (Pierre Lottin), who’s fresh out of prison and looking for work.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2025
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Influenced by Charles Darwin’s work on evolution, Maine differentiated between a dynamic West that embraced the rights of individuals and a frozen non-West forever caught in the throes of kinship obligations.—
Zachariah Mampilly,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Classic Rock, the stuff jocks listened to at parties and practice?—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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Gibbs refuses to do therapy, his psych evals, all that kind of stuff.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Belonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belonging. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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