Synonyms of belongs

belongs

verb

present tense third-person singular of belong

1

as in goes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• goes
• stays
• places
• fits (in)

2

as in pertains

to be the property of a person or group of persons

those textbooks belong to the school system and not to the students

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pertains
• has
• owns
• possesses
• appertains
• holds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of belongs

An agent that confidently approves the wrong payment, escalates an unstable interaction or quietly talks a user into a bad decision belongs in a different category. — Puneet Gaur, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Overheard Giving young people the understanding and choice to decide where tech belongs in their lives, and enough agency to shape what comes next, is a reason to have hope. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Before assuming criticism, notice whether the reaction belongs entirely to the present moment. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026

The open Atlantic Ocean presents a different kind of extreme — relentless, unpredictable and constantly changing — and that is exactly where Canada Goose belongs. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Are Infrared Sauna Blankets Safe For a health-conscious purchase, safety belongs at the top of the checklist, not the bottom. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026

The Art Institute had argued it had been sold the art by Grunbaum's sister-in-law in law in 1966 and told the New York Times the matter belongs in civil court. — Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

The stage, meanwhile belongs now to Fecht, who feels like the Blackhawks are only scratching the surface. — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Hopefully Pochettino realizes that Weah belongs there, on the right, where his verticality remains his best asset, rather than as a miscast left winger. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026