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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 country club contains a golf course, a wedding venue and a restaurant.
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Jack Moore, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2025
The Armor of Aphrodite is a $16 drink with Yuzu vodka, elderflower liqueur, sloe gin, strawberry, pink peppercorn, lemon and egg whites (elderflower contains a high level of antioxidants).
—Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
In a calendar that probably contains too many TV events, offering something different is essential for a new player, and Seriesly’s Fotografiska venue certainly does that.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
The Fort Worth Independent School District could change course on its reading curriculum for elementary grades and adopt a new, controversial curriculum that contains religious references as the district battles an ongoing literacy crisis and a potential state takeover.
—Lina Ruiz
september 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2025
Through the film, Guan wants to explore the intergenerational bond that contains struggles and pain.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
Fires that burn into urban areas often produce smoke that contains more toxins, heavy metals, and other dangerous byproducts; the study didn't explicitly include urban burns.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
That portion of the property contains a full-sized tennis court, plus a pavilion that was said to have been a gift to Carson from NBC.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
The system contains unverified reports of side effects, including from patients, doctors and pharmacists.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Jack Moore, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2025
The Armor of Aphrodite is a $16 drink with Yuzu vodka, elderflower liqueur, sloe gin, strawberry, pink peppercorn, lemon and egg whites (elderflower contains a high level of antioxidants).
—Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
In a calendar that probably contains too many TV events, offering something different is essential for a new player, and Seriesly’s Fotografiska venue certainly does that.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
The Fort Worth Independent School District could change course on its reading curriculum for elementary grades and adopt a new, controversial curriculum that contains religious references as the district battles an ongoing literacy crisis and a potential state takeover.
—Lina Ruiz
september 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2025
Through the film, Guan wants to explore the intergenerational bond that contains struggles and pain.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
Fires that burn into urban areas often produce smoke that contains more toxins, heavy metals, and other dangerous byproducts; the study didn't explicitly include urban burns.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
That portion of the property contains a full-sized tennis court, plus a pavilion that was said to have been a gift to Carson from NBC.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
The system contains unverified reports of side effects, including from patients, doctors and pharmacists.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contains
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Unrivaled, the women’s 3-on-3 basketball league founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, holds less than 900 fans at the league’s Wayfair Arena home near Miami.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Zhmo Canvas Tote Bag Finding a work bag that checks every box—fits your laptop, holds your lunch and water bottle, keeps things organized, and still looks stylish—is no small feat.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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To attract fans of blockbuster productions such as Game of Thrones, the show includes plenty of gory violence.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Our roundup includes music from Miguel, Mick Jenkins, Jaden Smith, and more.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025
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The collection comprises apparel and accessories.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cast comprises Hanad Abdi (Little America), Elmi Rashid Elmi (The Swimmers), Saman Hasan (Ramadan America) and Muna Abdulahi (The Mole).—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Who composes a symphony with a hammer?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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Genji visits these woods before his exile to Suma and composes a poem wishing that the forest might one day see the injustice against him reversed.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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The anterior cingulate cortex regulates emotional responses to both experienced and observed pain, creating a powerful neurological circuit.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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But its shortcomings may not have been limited to the science, as a lawsuit alleges that its preparation violated a law that regulates the activities of federal advisory panels.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Today, her beautiful, modern Italian namesake restaurant boasts three beloved locations across the city, and in an incredible milestone, her line of artisanal frozen pizzas will be available in every Target store nationwide as of September 17.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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NightFlight Expedition boasts a custom amphibious ride vehicle that interacts with multimedia projections, dynamic onboard and offboard audio, as well as special lighting effects to take guests on an unforgettable journey through Great Smoky Mountains National Park in search of bioluminescence.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Trump is a man of many hats In Ward 8, which encompasses Donohue's district, troops have already been assigned to help with food distribution at a soup kitchen, according to Donohue and a National Guard member with knowledge of the deployment.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The property encompasses a generous 7,061 square feet of land, featuring abundant outdoor space and a pool.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Using Probiotic Supplements As mentioned above, there’s a (very small) amount of evidence that eating probiotic cheese calms the effects of drinking.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Research shows that spending time in green spaces calms the nervous system and reduces stress.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Contains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contains. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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