as in composed
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as in included
to have as part of a whole
the contract contains several new clauses
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as in comprised
to be made up of
the recipe contains several parts
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as in calmed
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 controlled
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 contained
Laura Bradley, Vulture, 8 July 2025
The piece itself is a very contained script: two people, New York City, all-night shoots, felt very manageable to me.
—Carlos Aguilar, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Separate system prompt instructions for earlier models contained in the same JSON file do not contain the specific prohibition against mentioning goblins and other creatures, suggesting OpenAI is fighting a new problem that has popped up in its latest model release.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
And beyond that, everyone else had to be very contained and very disciplined and very selfless.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 8 July 2025
The piece itself is a very contained script: two people, New York City, all-night shoots, felt very manageable to me.
—Carlos Aguilar, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
Verb
The jury transcripts contained evidence pertaining to the involvement of people beyond those present in the white Cadillac, while the documentary includes allegations from high-level executives within Combs’ record label that he was involved in the killing, the complaint states.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Separate system prompt instructions for earlier models contained in the same JSON file do not contain the specific prohibition against mentioning goblins and other creatures, suggesting OpenAI is fighting a new problem that has popped up in its latest model release.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contained
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McIlroy overcame some early inconsistency to put together a composed round, while Burns leaned on excellent ball-striking to match him at the top.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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Before Tuesday night, Konate had looked much more composed and commanding.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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Because Pe’Sla was not included as an affected area and no environmental review was conducted, the approval violates the National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act, the lawsuit alleges.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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The post included a screenshot of a text exchange showing that even her mother fell for the fake photos.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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The Great Divide had healthy physical sales, around 175,000; however, streaming led the Vermont native’s ascent to the top — streaming units comprised 212,000 of the total 389,000 first week equivalent album units.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
3 May 2026
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Fort Worth bond package Fort Worth citizens will have their say on an $845 million bond package comprised of six separate propositions aimed at funding a wide range of infrastructure and community projects.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The lake had calmed and there was only a slight breeze.—
Jim Hoagland,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
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Defense lawyer John Cantrell said Ashley accused him of cheating, but the situation had calmed down.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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What could’ve turned into a game of foul trouble and interruptions instead turned into a game Brunson controlled anyway.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Traditionally, the tech sector has been controlled by a few very large firms that generate big margins.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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This style appeals for its timeless charm and ability to feel collected and lived-in over time.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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For one, Palestine by Joe Sacco, which found its way onto academic syllabi before gaining steam as a collected volume of graphic reporting.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte Diocese, Catholic college report growth Recent headlines have boasted of a jump in people converting to Catholicism post-COVID, particularly younger adults.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Holmes had built a juggernaut — a roster that boasted enviable star power.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Contained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contained. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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