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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
By comparing two types of borosilicate glass, one containing magnesium and one without, the team discovered that the diffusion of boron atoms depends strongly on the glass composition and the time it has been exposed to water.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
And then the English joined in, claiming that Joseph of Arimathea brought the holy grail containing the blood and sweat of the crucified Christ to Glastonbury.
—JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
That deal saw a 20-year partnership run through a joint venture containing all of Madrid’s in-stadium income, with the exception of season-ticket sales.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Anchored atop the pectoralis muscle, this circular ligament resembles a sturdy rubberband, defining the perimeter of the breast and containing the breast tissue.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025
There is no containing these pictures, and more than anything that is what unites them.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
Investigators recovered two broken glass beer bottles containing gasoline.
—CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Some content containing masculinity messaging seemed to be neutral—neither harmful nor beneficial—while other content was overtly problematic.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
And then the English joined in, claiming that Joseph of Arimathea brought the holy grail containing the blood and sweat of the crucified Christ to Glastonbury.
—JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
That deal saw a 20-year partnership run through a joint venture containing all of Madrid’s in-stadium income, with the exception of season-ticket sales.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Anchored atop the pectoralis muscle, this circular ligament resembles a sturdy rubberband, defining the perimeter of the breast and containing the breast tissue.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025
There is no containing these pictures, and more than anything that is what unites them.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
Investigators recovered two broken glass beer bottles containing gasoline.
—CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Some content containing masculinity messaging seemed to be neutral—neither harmful nor beneficial—while other content was overtly problematic.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for containing
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Boise State led just 17-14 at halftime despite holding New Mexico to 62 total yards.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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Choose from nine colors, including black, khaki, and purple.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The late-afternoon delivers several exciting matchups, including Colts-Chargers and Commanders-Cowboys.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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And don’t forget to book a table at the bijou Il Piccolo restaurant, comprising just nine tables to offer—in the spirit of Violino d’Oro more broadly—subtle, meticulously executed riffs on classic Venetian fare and the flavors of the lagoon.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and from donors comprising the South Florida Jewish and Muslim Communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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For Ares, Nine Inch Nails will be composing the soundtrack, bringing their iconic industrial rock sound to the Grid.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The difference is that composing while in motion may be a particularly useful way to address a crisis in creativity.—
Karen Palmer
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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By controlling the pressure inside the robot’s body and the temperature of the actuators, the researchers were able to steer it through intricate paths.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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The deal includes an option to build to a controlling stake in 2028.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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In grabbing McNeeley in the same class as Knueppel, Sion James and Ryan Kalkbrenner, Charlotte wanted to infuse its roster with youthful players boasting an old school mentality.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Despite boasting arguably the most potent offense in baseball, New York continues to struggle in the playoffs, with most of its star players, excluding Aaron Judge, having a poor postseason.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Angus Cloud, who played drug dealer Fezco, died after season two; the second season ended on a major cliff-hanger involving his character.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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What ensues is a community-wide frenzy involving the kids’ teacher, their parents, the local police, and the one kid in class who conspicuously remained.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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The rare, direct foreign intervention, which will take the form of a currency swap, is aimed at boosting a collapsing peso and calming market volatility ahead of Argentina’s midterm elections later this month.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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My dad was very intense about the space, similar to me, being really calming and organized.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Containing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/containing. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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