Synonyms

belongings

British

/ bɪˈlɒŋɪŋz /

plural noun

(sometimes singular) the things that a person owns or has with him; possessions; effects

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Example Sentences

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Belongings that aren’t destroyed on-site are thrown into storage containers in an unorganized way, the lawsuit alleges.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2023

Belongings are stuffed into big rice bags pushed up against the walls of packed rooms.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2023

"Yes I've lost things, I'm alive and well. Belongings can replaced but people can't and we are all very fortunate we are all still here."

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2022

Belongings had been stolen, he said, including his pistol and a neighbor’s trailer.

From New York Times • Nov. 17, 2021

Belongings of both officers and the crew were discovered.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

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