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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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The 52-acre property, which was recently overhauled by winemaker Catherine Blagden, her partner Mary Ricks, and their longtime interior designer Jennifer Miller, comprises the area’s quintessential rolling hills, centuries-old oak trees, and lush vineyards.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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An international force, comprised largely of troops from Arab and Muslim countries, would be responsible for security inside Gaza.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 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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No other vehicles appeared to have been involved in the crash, and damage to the surrounding area was limited to the parking lot, Nunez said.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the exploding festival stage, there’s a drunken bachelorette wreck, plus a jaw-dropping boy-with-the-red-balloon moment involving a little girl and a kite.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Not nearly as greasy as a true balm, but richer than your typical face cream, this drugstore darling instantly soothes dry, chapped skin with the help of emollient shea butter, moisturizing vitamin B5, and calming madecassoside (a derivative of our fave, Centella asiastica, or cica for short).—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Accent the backyard decor with calming shades of brown, gold, and orange.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Contain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contain. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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