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Recent Examples of belongs
Why these dollar store kitchen gadgets matter now Not every dollar store gadget belongs in your cart.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Empty it completely, wipe it down and only return what genuinely belongs there.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
So the primary classification belongs under vendor governance.
—Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Now a major nation has shown that the same model belongs not just to local communities, but to state and national governance.
—Katharine Silbaugh, STAT, 19 May 2026
Two major studies published in the last six months are reshaping how researchers think about sleep and life expectancy, and the findings are striking enough to rethink what actually belongs at the top of your wellness priorities.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Available in both neutral and bold shades to complement any style, the Magcomsen Cotton T-shirt belongs in your warm-weather travel rotation.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
The film belongs both to the West and the East, to Europe and Asia, and carries characteristics from all these cultures, film industries and work ethics.
—Jd Linville, Variety, 19 May 2026
Burries belongs in the conversation as a balanced two-way athlete.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Empty it completely, wipe it down and only return what genuinely belongs there.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
So the primary classification belongs under vendor governance.
—Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Now a major nation has shown that the same model belongs not just to local communities, but to state and national governance.
—Katharine Silbaugh, STAT, 19 May 2026
Two major studies published in the last six months are reshaping how researchers think about sleep and life expectancy, and the findings are striking enough to rethink what actually belongs at the top of your wellness priorities.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Available in both neutral and bold shades to complement any style, the Magcomsen Cotton T-shirt belongs in your warm-weather travel rotation.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
The film belongs both to the West and the East, to Europe and Asia, and carries characteristics from all these cultures, film industries and work ethics.
—Jd Linville, Variety, 19 May 2026
Burries belongs in the conversation as a balanced two-way athlete.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belongs
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Lady Louise, who is studying English at St Andrew’s University in Scotland, has been helping ensure that the four-day show goes smoothly and has a good royal turnout.—
Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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Kerry Burnight, a gerontologist who contributed to the research, said the index builds on foundational well-being models but goes further.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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There is still so much to do, and not all of it pertains to football.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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According to an update from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), spotted by MotorTrend, the issue pertains to the vehicle's brake rotors—the circular metal discs that spin with your car's wheels—not the wheels themselves.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2026
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That number could balloon as Runway 4/22 stays offline into Saturday.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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Delays in care can allow symptoms to escalate, increasing the likelihood of emergency room visits or inpatient stays — outcomes that are more disruptive and expensive.—
Dr. David Pryor,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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“Belongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belongs. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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