Thesaurus results for BELONG

belong

verb

bi-ˈlȯŋ

Definition of belong

as in to stay

to have or be in a usual or proper place your shoes belong in the closet, not in the middle of the living room where people will trip on them

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as in to pertain

to be the property of a person or group of persons those textbooks belong to the school system and not to the students

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Recent Examples of belong So will a flood of 401(k) money, thanks to loosening rules about what investments belong in Americans’ retirement accounts. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Over time, that participation can strengthen the understanding, trust, and sense of belonging that form a family’s relationship capital. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Amy Doukoure, an attorney with CAIR, said Wednesday that the rhetoric displayed during Tuesday night's events went beyond anti-Muslim sentiment and reflected a broader message about race and who belongs in America. — Gino Vicci, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Asked about that broader criticism, Ford Maldonado said the blame belongs with Havana rather than Washington. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for belong

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Will Hichem stay clean, on the right track when he’s surrounded by people involved in illicit deal-making?

— Annika Pham, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Most teas can stay relatively potent for up to two years if they’re stored properly in an airtight container, away from sunlight and moisture, say Jamila and Alfonso Wright, co-founders of Brooklyn Tea.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of stay

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One search of a home associated with Davis turned up mail pertaining to the Excalibur Hotel in Las Vegas for Orlando Anderson — Davis’ cousin and fellow Southside Crip was a person of interest in Shakur’s killing, Ladd testified, and was detained.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
But technically, there is no rule pertaining to a player going from an SEC school to the NFL, and then back to another conference program within the same year.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of pertain

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Unconventional living situations going viral With rentals more expensive than ever, social media posts on how to save money in New York often rack up thousands of likes.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Some go years before receiving an accurate diagnosis or proper medical care.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

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