belongings

NOUN

personal possessions

Synonyms

STRONG

accouterments appurtenances assets chattels effects gear goods paraphernalia property stuff things

WEAK

personal property

Example Sentences

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The 3,400 apartments have been evacuated and Contreras said she was not even able to return to recover belongings.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

The building is unstable, but he is trying to retrieve some belongings and documents.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

These evictions crushed their belongings and their humanity.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026

Castuciano put all of his belongings in storage in L.A.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

He picks up my collection bag with all our belongings and hides it in his room.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera