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Recent Examples of belong
But while many edibles and ornamentals make good companions for apples and other fruit trees, some plants just don't belong in your backyard orchard.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
The key lies in communication and planning ahead, while maintaining stability and a sense of belonging for the children.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
On Sunday, several people disguised as construction workers broke into the world-famous museum in Paris, cracking open display cases and stealing jewelry that once belonged Emperor Napoleon I and his second wife, Empress Marie-Louise, according to officials.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2025
One reason is a desire to belong.
—Michael Watson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
The key lies in communication and planning ahead, while maintaining stability and a sense of belonging for the children.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
On Sunday, several people disguised as construction workers broke into the world-famous museum in Paris, cracking open display cases and stealing jewelry that once belonged Emperor Napoleon I and his second wife, Empress Marie-Louise, according to officials.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2025
One reason is a desire to belong.
—Michael Watson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for belong
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belong
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Besides being one of the best ways to stay warm, puffer jackets are also unbelievably packable, much like this Eddie Bauer down jacket that has insulation for chilly days but can be folded or rolled to practically half its size.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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In an April 2023 interview with D Magazine, Clayton described Ellen's childhood home as the gathering place for all of their friends and said her parents, Leslie and Jim Melson, would always invite people to stay for supper.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nevertheless, the process exposed evidence that pertained to him.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The charges pertain to Comey’s testimony before the Senate in September 2020.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Since posting, Watt’s video has gone viral, even catching the attention of the Live Like Maddie Foundation, which thanked her for capturing the magic and shared her clip to help promote next year’s event.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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When the candle burns out, upcycle the elegant blue jar into a seashell or trinket holder to keep the beachy vibes going.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Belong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belong. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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