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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
If oxygen bleach doesn't fully remove a stain, try a product that contains both oxygen bleach and enzymes, like Tide Ultra Oxi.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
The work contains sonorous bouts of sorrow, but rage is its primary register.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
These supplements can contain different organism strains, like Streptococcus, Enterococcus, Bacillus, and Bifidobacterium.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
The work contains sonorous bouts of sorrow, but rage is its primary register.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
These supplements can contain different organism strains, like Streptococcus, Enterococcus, Bacillus, and Bifidobacterium.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contain
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Advertisement An investigation led by the Guardian found in September that out of the 6,000 Palestinians from Gaza held by Israel since the Hamas terror attack two years ago, only one quarter were held on suspicion of militant links.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Second, ensure the whole executive team fully buys into the idea and holds others accountable for implementation.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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This decadent dish included Maltina beef, braised greens, and party jollof.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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While other services offer thousands of movies, Screambox's library features a significantly smaller selection, comprising only a few hundred titles.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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The commission, comprising 17 voting members, selects a preferred candidate, whom the Prime Minister then approves.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Across five starts, Thiaw has been quietly composed.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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During setup, NordLocker generates a 25-character recovery key, composed of numbers and capital letters, and advises you to store it in a secure location.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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While employer support is still low, fewer than 5% offer meaningful programs, more companies are adding improved coverage for hormone therapy, paid time off and even regulating the office thermostat.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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What To Do Instead Adding a little butter or oil to your nonstick pan while preheating can create a buffer that helps regulate the temperature and protect the coating.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Islanders do boast one excellent defensive option in Pelech, and Romanov has matured into a solid two-way D who can eat more than 20 minutes a night.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Priced at $26, the long-lasting color boasts a lightweight formula that promises to not feather, pill or bleed.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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Many who took the survey saw Goldberg-Polin as too moral to get involved in the rough and tumble world of Israel’s fractious political scene.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Later that day, police received a tip of a weapons complaint involving a juvenile.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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However, research shows that deep breathing can help people fall asleep faster by calming the nervous system and slowing their heart rate.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Holding his hand helps calm him down (a magic touch that works well with real kids, too).—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Contain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contain. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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