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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
In this study, P-free and P-containing glasses and glass ceramics were synthesized and evaluated using various analytical methods to clarify the influence of P addition on the glass structure and state of P after crystallization.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
The dish gets all of its flavor from a rice mixture containing onions, peppers, tomatoes, and bacon that roasts in the pan alongside the chicken.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Updating property record cards containing descriptions for the millions of homes across the county is another to-do for Hynes.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Puffin Pass, a smoke shop near the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, sold reporters a vape pen and flower containing more THC than the federal limit, according to the lab results.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The case against McKay dated to 2024, when FedEx employees in Fargo, North Dakota, discovered a package containing nearly 10 pounds of highly pure meth arriving from California and addressed to McKay.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
There are different types of almond milk, with unsweetened almond milk containing the fewest carbohydrates and calories that may effect blood sugar.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Instead, it is broken down during digestion into individual amino acids, the same building blocks derived from all protein-containing food.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Substances used most include antifreeze, eye drops containing tetrahydrozoline, fentanyl, cyanide, thallium, colchicine, veterinary barbiturates and insulin.
—Emma Bussey , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
The dish gets all of its flavor from a rice mixture containing onions, peppers, tomatoes, and bacon that roasts in the pan alongside the chicken.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Updating property record cards containing descriptions for the millions of homes across the county is another to-do for Hynes.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Puffin Pass, a smoke shop near the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, sold reporters a vape pen and flower containing more THC than the federal limit, according to the lab results.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The case against McKay dated to 2024, when FedEx employees in Fargo, North Dakota, discovered a package containing nearly 10 pounds of highly pure meth arriving from California and addressed to McKay.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
There are different types of almond milk, with unsweetened almond milk containing the fewest carbohydrates and calories that may effect blood sugar.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Instead, it is broken down during digestion into individual amino acids, the same building blocks derived from all protein-containing food.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Substances used most include antifreeze, eye drops containing tetrahydrozoline, fentanyl, cyanide, thallium, colchicine, veterinary barbiturates and insulin.
—Emma Bussey , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for containing
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Detroit entered the post-All-Star meeting holding a 2-0 lead in the three-game season series, which meant the Pistons owned the tiebreaker regardless of the outcome at The Garden on Thursday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
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Many people feel better holding a large cash cushion, especially after periods of volatility.—
Joanna Rotenberg,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Public pressure became even stronger after the initial wave of Ukrainian liberations of towns around Kyiv revealed Russian atrocities – including mass killings of civilians.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Whitney Murphy was shot three times, including in the back of the head at point-blank range, according to court records that referenced her autopsy report.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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La Sultana’s signature hammam also includes an extra body mask step after exfoliation, comprising a choice of either Moroccan Argan oil or natural Ghassoul clay sourced from the Atlas mountains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Though the Pacific gets chilly, especially in winter, Point Lobos has a vibrant underwater ecosystem comprising dense kelp forests and unique fish and mammal species.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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While the weary court composer is buried in the bureaucracy of state music, teaching scores of pupils, serving on endless committees and composing anthems and choral pieces, Mozart is dashing off works of startling originality while acting like a complete goofball.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Lama provides an artist-friendly approach to composing materials built from layers representing distinct physical phenomena.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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In April 2025, Dane announced he had been diagnosed with ALS, a progressive disease that attacks nerve cells controlling muscles throughout the body.—
Maria Sherman,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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That said, our primary focus for aligning the organization with our long-term goals remains disciplined workforce management, meaning prioritizing voluntary departures while carefully controlling recruitment for replacements and new roles.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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Named after the 19th-Century Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister Viscount Palmerston, the cat quickly garnered a large online fanbase, boasting nearly 100,000 followers as of Tuesday who closely tracked his adventures across Westminster.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Martha guides you step-by-step through the preparation of the perfect roast chicken, boasting crispy bronzed skin and succulent meat that’s equally tender and juicy throughout the white meat as well as the dark.—
Jennifer Anderson,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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The crackdown follows fatal crashes involving truck drivers who weren’t properly qualified, including incidents in Florida and Indiana that killed multiple people.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Federal ethics rules generally bar government employees for one year from working on matters involving their former employers or clients.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ahead of the release of Morally Gray, Quinn’s social media have been teasing the actor’s upcoming narration with one clip of him notably tapping his wrist, something his Tell Me Lies character did to Grace Van Patten’s Lucy to help reduce her anxiety and calming the nervous system.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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Different bed types like calming, cooling, and orthopedic cater to various dogs.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Containing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/containing. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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