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Recent Examples of belongs
Tristan Wirfs, for sure, belongs in the same class.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
That’s the moment to pause and let go of what no longer belongs, because you were funded to invent the next version of what’s possible.
—Alla Adam, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Johnson’s candidacy represents a signal to Hollywood’s willingness to expand its definition of who belongs in the Oscar conversation.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Marlowe did not invent the form; that honor belongs, some say, to Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, whose halting translations of Virgil were written twenty years, or more, before Marlowe was born.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … CLAY TRAVIS – NFL end zones go woke but something else belongs there instead.
—FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
That’s the moment to pause and let go of what no longer belongs, because you were funded to invent the next version of what’s possible.
—Alla Adam, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Johnson’s candidacy represents a signal to Hollywood’s willingness to expand its definition of who belongs in the Oscar conversation.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Marlowe did not invent the form; that honor belongs, some say, to Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, whose halting translations of Virgil were written twenty years, or more, before Marlowe was born.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … CLAY TRAVIS – NFL end zones go woke but something else belongs there instead.
—FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belongs
Verb
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Slater goes deep twice The list of batters who can claim legitimate ownage against Kershaw is small.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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The same goes for its overall profile, though, there’s a lot going on in its front fascia—the side venting is seemingly there for function, but the massive grille is… a lot.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The list pertains to jerseys officially licensed by the NFL Players Association.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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There is more to follow, all of which pertains to the film’s title and is rather laborious to discuss in a review without spoilers.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And, as befits this lively city, the bar stays open until 4 AM.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Rice starch still sops up oil and beefs up strands, but with an even airier spray that stays invisible and smells softly fruity and floral.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Belongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belongs. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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