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as in to include
to have as part of a whole
the contract contains several new clauses
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as in to comprise
to be made up of
the recipe contains several parts
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as in to regulate
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
frantic efforts to contain the spread of the disease
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Recent Examples of contain
This interview contains major details of Sucker Punch‘s Ghost of Yōtei.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
This loft also has a low ceiling and contains a double bed and some storage space.
—New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025
Fire brigades dispatched multiple teams from nearby cities to contain the blaze.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
This advent calendar contains 12 natural, gluten-free chews suitable for dogs with allergies.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
This loft also has a low ceiling and contains a double bed and some storage space.
—New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025
Fire brigades dispatched multiple teams from nearby cities to contain the blaze.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
This advent calendar contains 12 natural, gluten-free chews suitable for dogs with allergies.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contain
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But as Muttaqi went about a public relations blitz in India and held talks with Indian officials, deadly clashes erupted along the Durand Line border between Pakistan and Afghanistan in recent days.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Lyon has earned the net Alex Lyon was playing his fourth game in seven days and still held steady for most of the night.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Saudi and Emirati private sector investments also span several projects, including an agreement with the United Arab Emirates's renewable champion Masdar to produce 1,000 megawatts of energy.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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Siemens is investing €650 million ($754 million) in decarbonizing its business, which includes electrifying its 43,000 strong global vehicle fleet by 2030.—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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This groundbreaking structure comprises eight triangular steel sections that roll up to a perfect octagon in 2-3 minutes.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and from donors comprising the South Florida Jewish and Muslim Communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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When fully integrated, the launch system is composed of both a 232-foot Super Heavy rocket and the 171-foot upper stage Starship, the spacecraft where crew and cargo would ride.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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The bridge is 641 feet long and is composed of more than 888 tons of structural steel.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The ocean regulates our climate, supports global trade, and feeds communities.—
Olivier Wenden,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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American laws aren’t equipped to deal with the fast-moving ambitions of CEO Elon Musk, and Washington doesn’t seem in a hurry to regulate his company.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Today’s furniture industry instead relies on a global talent pool, with places like the Philippines and Indonesia boasting the skilled workforce that North Carolina once had.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps, the most notable aspect of Sexton since his arrival centers around an area the Hornets have lacked in recent years while boasting one of the NBA’s youngest rosters.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Oct. 2025
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Risk assessment involves not only the amygdala but also the insula, which lies next to it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Piastri was unhappy with the move, but McLaren opted against intervening during the race, which would have involved asking Norris to give the place back.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The baby did not calm, did not acclimate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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One week after the judge issued a sweeping order trying to calm the intense response of federal agents to protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement and US Border Patrol activities in Chicago, Ellis told both sides to come back to her courtroom to have their own intense discussion.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Contain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contain. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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