belonging
noun
be·long·ing
bi-ˈlȯŋ-iŋ 
bē-
1
: possession
—usually used in plural
2
: close or intimate relationship
a sense of belonging
belongingness
noun
Examples of belonging in a Sentence
the warm welcome they received from the community gave them a sense of belonging
packed up all their belongings and moved across the country
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This zipper lock ensures that no one can open your backpack, keeping your belongings safe and secure.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Passengers on the lower level scrambled to get their belongings in what appeared to be a sleeping area.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 20 July 2025
Dozens of families began leaving their homes, carrying some of their belongings.
—Nidal Al-Mughrabi, USA Today, 20 July 2025
Crews spent another 90 minutes assisting the residents with salvaging their belongings and conducting overhaul operations, the release said.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Passengers on the lower level scrambled to get their belongings in what appeared to be a sleeping area.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 20 July 2025
Dozens of families began leaving their homes, carrying some of their belongings.
—Nidal Al-Mughrabi, USA Today, 20 July 2025
Crews spent another 90 minutes assisting the residents with salvaging their belongings and conducting overhaul operations, the release said.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for belonging
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“Belonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belonging. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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