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Recent Examples of belong
The importance of connection and socialization is evident every day in Florida’s assisted living communities, a communal long-term care setting designed to provide seniors with a sense of dignity, independence and belonging.
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Gail Matillo, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
Amen Thompson, forward, Rockets Stuffed in the middle of an all-time run from an all-time player was a number that didn’t belong: three.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Some experts argue keeping them in an enclosure could be seen as creating a tourist attraction and that these animals belong in the wild.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
Their anxiety can go into overdrive watching the stock market slide on Trump tariff news — and seeing all the political ping-pong with Social Security money that belongs in their pockets.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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Gail Matillo, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
Amen Thompson, forward, Rockets Stuffed in the middle of an all-time run from an all-time player was a number that didn’t belong: three.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Some experts argue keeping them in an enclosure could be seen as creating a tourist attraction and that these animals belong in the wild.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
Their anxiety can go into overdrive watching the stock market slide on Trump tariff news — and seeing all the political ping-pong with Social Security money that belongs in their pockets.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belong
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Shevchenko stayed at 135 for her next four fights, going 2-2.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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This underwear is lightweight and discreet, and stays fresh all day.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Two lawmakers used the practice in 2003 during a vote pertaining to Medicare, according to the Congressional Research Service.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
6 Apr. 2025
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The actual letter wasn’t disclosed, with the city again asserting that the records pertained to personnel matters.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2025
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The rest of the Rockies went hitless in their 39 at-bats against the two Padres starters.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Their arrests came after a social media video of the four riding their horses through a Walmart in Baker — located about 11 miles north of Baton Rouge — went viral.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Belong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belong. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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