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as in includes
to have as part of a whole
the contract contains several new clauses
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as in comprises
to be made up of
the recipe contains several parts
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as in composes
to gain emotional or mental control of
could hardly contain herself when she heard that she had won the scholarship
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as in regulates
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 contains
The Frick contains an impressive collection of paintings by old masters (Bellini, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Gainsborough, Goya, Whistler), as well as European sculpture, fine furniture, and decorative arts.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition, there's a spine pod that contains a satellite link that allows the aircraft to upload and download reams of data.
—David Szondy
march 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
That includes the Backyard, which contains historical sites from Summit County’s 19th-century mining days.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
The rise in costs are bad enough, but now there are fears that a key liquid fertilizer, UAN-32 — which contains three forms of nitrogen, including liquid urea — could be in short supply.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
By leaving their name off the filing, the preparer can avoid responsibility if the return contains false information or inflated refund claims.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Quinoa contains approximately 14 grams of protein per 100 grams.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
That means their chloroplasts are, too (that’s the part that conducts photosynthesis and contains the pigments that make leaves green).
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The site contains remains from multiple vessels, suggesting a history of merchant ships that likely foundered in the same treacherous area while approaching the shore.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition, there's a spine pod that contains a satellite link that allows the aircraft to upload and download reams of data.
—David Szondy
march 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
That includes the Backyard, which contains historical sites from Summit County’s 19th-century mining days.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
The rise in costs are bad enough, but now there are fears that a key liquid fertilizer, UAN-32 — which contains three forms of nitrogen, including liquid urea — could be in short supply.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
By leaving their name off the filing, the preparer can avoid responsibility if the return contains false information or inflated refund claims.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Quinoa contains approximately 14 grams of protein per 100 grams.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
That means their chloroplasts are, too (that’s the part that conducts photosynthesis and contains the pigments that make leaves green).
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The site contains remains from multiple vessels, suggesting a history of merchant ships that likely foundered in the same treacherous area while approaching the shore.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contains
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Congress holds first hearing in 50 years on UFOs following reports of unexplained aerial phenomena by the military.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Cost-efficient energy and chemical production Researchers revealed that solar-power photocatalysis – turning sunlight into energy – holds promise for sustainable and cost-efficient energy and chemical production.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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The crew includes the first woman to travel beyond Earth orbit, making the mission a historic milestone.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Due to a contract dispute, Comcast has dropped coverage of Scripps TV stations, which includes the Panthers’ broadcast channels.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Teamsters Central Region comprises more than 68,000 UPS workers based out of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 edition comprises 27 films – six narrative features, four documentaries and 17 short films – representing 14 countries, with all screenings at AFS Cinema.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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After being left to his own devices, the narrator composes a catalog of his personal joys to lift his mother’s spirits.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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The writer and performer composes poems, short stories and plays that highlight joys and contend with struggles.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
13 Mar. 2026
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Under Oregon law, the Oregon State Lottery, which regulates sports betting in the state, is not supposed to let DraftKings offer iGaming.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune condition in which the body doesn’t produce enough insulin, a hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates blood sugar.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
28 Mar. 2026
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Colossus Harbor is more than double the size of the original bakery, with a full restaurant and superette that boasts a rack of grab-and-go bread and shelves lined with pantry products, books, merch and bottles of wine.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The People’s Republic already boasts the largest fleet of civilian research vessels, earning criticism from western China hawks.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
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The field encompasses 868,600 jobs and is expected to grow by a robust 15% between 2024 and 2034.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The National Park Service (NPS) explains that Grand Canyon National Park is located entirely within the state of Arizona and encompasses 278 miles of the Colorado River and its surrounding uplands.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Alongside ceramides, glycerin draws moisture into the skin, while panax ginseng root extract provides antioxidant support and calms irritation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Your graceful mindset calms tension, while a tidy workspace restores focus and keeps cooperation smooth.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Contains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contains. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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