belonging
noun
be·long·ing
| \ bi-ˈlȯŋ-iŋ
, bē-\
, bē-\
Definition of belonging
1
: possession
—usually used in plural
2
: close or intimate relationship
a sense of belonging
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Synonyms & Antonyms for belonging
Synonyms
chumminess, closeness, familiarity, inseparability, intimacy, nearness
Antonyms
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Examples of belonging in a Sentence
her adoptive family gave the young girl a sense of belonging that she had never felt before
packed up all their belongings and moved across the country
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Before she was rescued Wednesday, Cottis had spent days sitting in her wheelchair and the nights sleeping in a metal lawn lounger surrounded by wet belongings and sewage after the septic tank overflowed with floodwaters. — Michael Weissenstein, BostonGlobe.com, "‘Like zombies’: Hurricane’s victims face heartbreak and loss," 5 Sep. 2019 Before she was rescued Wednesday, Cottis had spent days sitting in her wheelchair and the nights sleeping in a metal lawn lounger surrounded by wet belongings and sewage after the septic tank overflowed with floodwaters. — Michael Weissenstein, Anchorage Daily News, "‘Like zombies’: Victims of Bahamas hurricane confront massive scale of disaster," 5 Sep. 2019 Again, the limitations depend on your policy but many homeowners' policies typically help cover costs beyond just damage to a structure or belongings. — CBS News, "What homeowners should know about dealing with hurricane damage," 3 Sep. 2019 Separately, Kristin Henikoff, drove up to Toronto with her daughter’s belongings. — Eliza Fawcett, chicagotribune.com, "Father and daughter ride tandem bike from Evanston to Toronto for the start of college," 1 Sep. 2019 The family has lost many things throughout the home, including clothes, food, medication, furniture, household belongings, electronics and wedding decorations. — John Benson, cleveland.com, "Community rallies around Lakewood family after Wyandotte Avenue house fire," 30 Aug. 2019 Flames destroyed the man’s belongings in the box and his tent, according to Portland Fire & Rescue. — oregonlive, "Portland man walks into homeless camp, intentionally starts fire that torches tent, authorities say," 29 Aug. 2019 His blue and white Colts nameplate has been removed from the clear plastic holder above the locker, and all of his gear and belongings are gone. — Kalyn Kahler, SI.com, "Impact of Andrew Luck’s Retirement Stretching Across Colts’ Locker Room, Beyond," 28 Aug. 2019 First-class tickets will come with in-seat meal service, depending on the time of day, and a snack cart will be offered to other Acela passengers — both designed to eliminate the concern about leaving belongings in their seats unattended. — Colin Campbell, baltimoresun.com, "Check out the interior of Amtrak’s new Acela trains, coming in 2021," 28 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'belonging.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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