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
Generally, taking up space from somebody else’s chair by spreading your belongings around is not considered acceptable on a plane, where individual space is already limited.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Authorities believe the burglary took place before the students could return to collect their belongings, occurring between Thursday and Saturday, according to the outlet.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
To keep all your belongings safe in one easy-to-reach space, consider investing in a wallet that can do it all, like this travel-size one from Zero Grid.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Many of the residents have lost their belongings.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 25 Oct. 2025
View gallery - 9 images The Caladenia tiny house proves that downsizing doesn't need to mean giving up all your belongings.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
In 2015, Garrett and Jessica Gee sold all of their belongings in order to journey around the world for five months with their two young children in tow.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 24 Oct. 2025
The 61-year-old loves the hunt, and sifting through old belongings and hidden gems is what keeps him going.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Remember to choose stackable bins and containers Make your belongings effortlessly stackable with large containers.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Authorities believe the burglary took place before the students could return to collect their belongings, occurring between Thursday and Saturday, according to the outlet.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
To keep all your belongings safe in one easy-to-reach space, consider investing in a wallet that can do it all, like this travel-size one from Zero Grid.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Many of the residents have lost their belongings.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 25 Oct. 2025
View gallery - 9 images The Caladenia tiny house proves that downsizing doesn't need to mean giving up all your belongings.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
In 2015, Garrett and Jessica Gee sold all of their belongings in order to journey around the world for five months with their two young children in tow.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 24 Oct. 2025
The 61-year-old loves the hunt, and sifting through old belongings and hidden gems is what keeps him going.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Remember to choose stackable bins and containers Make your belongings effortlessly stackable with large containers.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belongings
Noun
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Aneurysms form when a weak spot develops in a blood vessel wall, often due to things like high blood pressure, smoking, or genetics.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meghan’s travel formula is warm, comfortable, and practical for holiday getaways, which is why now is a good time to copy her pieces before things really get busy.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This lack of production could be connected to a hit Flagg took during the first possession of the game.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Thibodeaux emerged from the turf with the ball, but referees ruled that the quarterback’s forward progress had stalled, meaning no change of possession occurred.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The blanket comes with a USB charging cable, a pocket for the battery, and a stuff sack for storage and travel.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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In other words, the stuff of literature.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After months of talks, tariffs on Japanese goods dropped from 25% to 15%, while Tokyo agreed to invest $550 billion in US industries.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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China imposed retaliatory tariffs on US farm goods in March, effectively slamming the door shut on American soybeans before the harvest even began.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That being said, some travel essentials stay packed and ready—the gear, gadgets, and go-tos that make every trip that much easier.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Hailey opted out of wearing Blue Jays gear, instead choosing a gray hooded jacket.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Belongings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belongings. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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