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
Understand insurance coverage and document belongings If your home is damaged during a hurricane, dealing with insurance can be a pain.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Fox News Digital previously reported that cruise lines have also been dealing with a similar battle over poolside loungers, as passengers use towels, bags and other belongings to reserve chairs for hours without actually using them.
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Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Police might no longer need to issue written warnings and give people a chance to gather their belongings and relocate before arresting them for public camping.
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Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Since Robert’s death, the family hasn't removed his belongings from his room, and pictures of him are still up.
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Speaking of unexpected spills, the Jarlink 18-pack Waterproof Zipper Bags offer peace of mind on the go, helping ensure that any liquids stay securely contained and don’t leak onto your belongings.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Nickie and PatchesDella Varga Nickie’s belongings were left behind at a house in DeFuniak Springs in the Florida Panhandle.
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Meghan O'Brien,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
Appearance, though, can be deceiving, but luckily, this shed is still packed with smart features and a clever design that will keep all your belongings safe.
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Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
The victim, according to police, was robbed of his belongings and forced to walk to the other side of the parking lot.
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Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Fox News Digital previously reported that cruise lines have also been dealing with a similar battle over poolside loungers, as passengers use towels, bags and other belongings to reserve chairs for hours without actually using them.
—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Police might no longer need to issue written warnings and give people a chance to gather their belongings and relocate before arresting them for public camping.
—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Since Robert’s death, the family hasn't removed his belongings from his room, and pictures of him are still up.
—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Speaking of unexpected spills, the Jarlink 18-pack Waterproof Zipper Bags offer peace of mind on the go, helping ensure that any liquids stay securely contained and don’t leak onto your belongings.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Nickie and PatchesDella Varga Nickie’s belongings were left behind at a house in DeFuniak Springs in the Florida Panhandle.
—
Meghan O'Brien,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
Appearance, though, can be deceiving, but luckily, this shed is still packed with smart features and a clever design that will keep all your belongings safe.
—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
The victim, according to police, was robbed of his belongings and forced to walk to the other side of the parking lot.
—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belongings
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Highlight reels are dominated by exceptional athletes doing exceptional things.
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Welcome back to Kick It, the AJC’s newsletter for all things World Cup.
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Mogbo grabbed the rebound, setting up Sacramento’s final possession.
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The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
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Addam has a dragon and got to swoop in after all the fighting for the warm and fuzzy stuff.
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Tackle one section of a room at a time—a nightstand, dresser, desk, or medicine cabinet—to help give more structure and direction when working in with lots of stuff.
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This World Cup has been bringing the absolute goods from day one.
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White delivery vans with orange Katapulk logos splashed across each side delivered goods all over the island.
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“Belongings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belongings. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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