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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
To give your skin an extra hydration boost, layer on a gentle serum containing Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid first.
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026
The firefighting foam containing PFAS was effective against fuel fires.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Looking to the future, Plurial Novilia and its partners are planning another larger project containing approximately 40 apartments using two 3D printers simultaneously.
—Adam Williams
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2026
The resulting lithium sulfate solution is then converted into something useful for battery manufacturing (typically lithium carbonate), leaving behind sulfur-containing waste.
—ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
Some episodes feature mystery box twists containing advantages and hindrances that throw the competition into chaos.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Since the video surfaced, Lytvynchuk has faced death threats and doxing, including receiving a package at his home containing what appeared to be feces, Breiner said.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
Investigators on Wednesday loaded a tarp containing evidence into a van that drove to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Firefighters quickly put the fire out, containing it to that room, fire officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026
The firefighting foam containing PFAS was effective against fuel fires.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Looking to the future, Plurial Novilia and its partners are planning another larger project containing approximately 40 apartments using two 3D printers simultaneously.
—Adam Williams
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2026
The resulting lithium sulfate solution is then converted into something useful for battery manufacturing (typically lithium carbonate), leaving behind sulfur-containing waste.
—ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
Some episodes feature mystery box twists containing advantages and hindrances that throw the competition into chaos.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Since the video surfaced, Lytvynchuk has faced death threats and doxing, including receiving a package at his home containing what appeared to be feces, Breiner said.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
Investigators on Wednesday loaded a tarp containing evidence into a van that drove to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Firefighters quickly put the fire out, containing it to that room, fire officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for containing
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Tennis champion Rafael Nadal is holding court about his upcoming Netflix documentary series.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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In an interview with Willamette Week, Doran likened Visible Cloaks’ approach to Brian Eno’s concept of ambient music being both ignorable and interesting, holding one’s attention by not holding it at all.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
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Keep reading to see more of my go-to summer travel fashion staples at Amazon, including this timeless V-neck shirt that’s quietly on sale for $8.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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For example, in a March 5 warning letter, the FDA accused drugmaker Novo Nordisk, the maker of Wegovy and Ozempic, of failing to report some adverse events to the federal government, including suicidal ideation and death.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Researchers debuted an inventory for classifying apocalyptic belief, comprising anthropogenic causality, theogenic causality, imminence, personal control, and the question of whether the end is a good or bad thing.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Additionally, anyone concerned about the electric model comprising the notable Ferrari sound need not fear.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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And why in the world would anyone composing after the Second World War reëmbrace the long-irrelevant late-Romantic idiom of Puccini and Strauss, with its lush harmonies, rich orchestration, and powerful melodies?—
Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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The film is produced by Stephen Endelman, who is also composing; Dan Grodnik; Louise Chater and Jeff Wallner of Harbor Lights Entertainment and Icarus Entertainment Fund; with casting by Shakyra Dowling.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Speculation about the sale of Missoni began circulating in January, and in March, the brand announced that FSI would become the controlling shareholder.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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He is used to controlling everyone with money, threats, or a combination of both.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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At Barca, however, Alvarez would be guaranteed to compete for top honors each season amid a feeling that Hansi Flick is only just getting started with a young squad boasting plenty of potential.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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And despite boasting one of the most progressive income taxes in the nation, 76% of likely voters want lower taxes on working- and middle-class families.—
Tracy Hernandez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
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Scene of a crash involving a domestic violence suspect that led to a power outage in Napa, May 27, 2026.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Days later, Pope Leo called for AI regulation and numerous other actions, including worker retraining, protections for children, and discouraged the use of AI for decisions involving weapons.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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Its woody, salty, and sea-watery notes are as calming as the sound of ocean waves crashing ashore, but give the wearer a still-water type of serenity.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
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Brands combine botanicals, adaptogens and nootropics for both flavor complexity and functional depth — pairing something calming with something focusing, or something earthy with something bright.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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“Containing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/containing. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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