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as in holding
to have within
the top drawer of the cabinet contains my stamp collection
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as in including
to have as part of a whole
the contract contains several new clauses
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as in comprising
to be made up of
the recipe contains several parts
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as in composing
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 controlling
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 containing
But the most common proxies, including tree rings, pollen and ice cores containing pockets of ancient air, have already been well studied.
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Hannah Richter, Scientific American, 7 May 2026
Suitcases are discovered, containing plot devices.
—Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
In the trunk of the BMW, officers found cannabis and a metal container containing a pink pill.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
The move comes after Utz was alerted that a flavor seasoning containing dry milk powder (supplied by a third-party carrier) could be contaminated with salmonella.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Deputies also found a backpack containing a handgun and narcotics paraphernalia.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Health officials were first alerted about the undeclared products when Costco notified FSIS after receiving two reports of beef sauce and burrata ravioli containing shrimp ravioli.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
It’s made from a simple family recipe containing only finely ground meat in a dark red, tangy sauce.
—George Motz, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Leaving Italy for Paris, Jarmusch said the Italian equivalent of TSA had asked him what was in the box containing his Golden Lion.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
Hannah Richter, Scientific American, 7 May 2026
Suitcases are discovered, containing plot devices.
—Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
In the trunk of the BMW, officers found cannabis and a metal container containing a pink pill.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
The move comes after Utz was alerted that a flavor seasoning containing dry milk powder (supplied by a third-party carrier) could be contaminated with salmonella.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Deputies also found a backpack containing a handgun and narcotics paraphernalia.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Health officials were first alerted about the undeclared products when Costco notified FSIS after receiving two reports of beef sauce and burrata ravioli containing shrimp ravioli.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
It’s made from a simple family recipe containing only finely ground meat in a dark red, tangy sauce.
—George Motz, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Leaving Italy for Paris, Jarmusch said the Italian equivalent of TSA had asked him what was in the box containing his Golden Lion.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for containing
Verb
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Stay open while holding practical boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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On the other side of the building, Ford City’s lone anchor store, JCPenney, is holding its going-out-of-business sale.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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However, the opening bid is set at $1 million, and the auction house estimates that the historic gold nugget will realize between $3 million and $7 million, not including the buyer’s premium.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Those pullbacks, in turn, prompted legislation in several states, including Minnesota, to stop drug manufacturers from restricting their 340B discounts.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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The Biennale contemporary art exhibition is the world's oldest and most important, comprising a main exhibition alongside national pavilions, which are curated separately by the participating nations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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As of late February, the review found that the Justice Department has taken down more than 47,000 files comprising about 65,500 pages.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Brothers Daniel and Adrián Aguirre love nothing more than making music together, composing melodies and writing powerful lyrics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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The songs are by composing legend Mike Stoller, now 93, and a master tunesmith during the era in which much of the story spans.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her students have more trouble controlling their bodies and expressing their feelings.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Federal officials recently launched a prize competition to reward ideas for controlling the flow of aquatic species into and out of the ballasts of boats that travel among the various lakes and waterways across the United States.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Detroit’s catchers have issued the third-fewest challenges in the league, despite boasting the highest success rate.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Held from July 23-26 on the Blackfeet Reservation and boasting a lineup including Neurosis, 16 Horsepower, and Enslaved, the intent behind Fire in the Mountains is something deeper and more noble than inviting a flock of metalheads to the pristine Montana wilderness.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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The issue of antisemitism is also roiling the Green Party, which has passed Labour in the polls, but is now facing numerous scandals involving its candidates posting antisemitic content.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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But as more flyers turn to booze to soothe their nerves, the number of aggressive incidents on planes involving passengers has crept up.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Time them intentionally — energizing adaptogens work best in the morning; calming ones fit better in the evening.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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Coloring helps Kathy with her dementia, calming her anxiety and helping stimulate cognition.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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“Containing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/containing. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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