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as in holding
to have within
the top drawer of the cabinet contains my stamp collection
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2
as in including
to have as part of a whole
the contract contains several new clauses
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3
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
Investigators also recovered a bloodstained rock, clothing and bags allegedly containing medical supplies tied to the defendant.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
For the first time, paleontologists have discovered a 250-million-year-old fossil egg containing an embryo of a mammal ancestor.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
In 2021, an Illinois court allowed a fan who was hit in the face with a foul ball at Wrigley Field to sue the Chicago Cubs despite her ticket containing an arbitration clause.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
To no one’s surprise, Axios reported last week that Republicans have the gall to consider more stealing from health care and day care to pay for a budget bill containing as much as $200 billion to fund the Iran war and immigration enforcement.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The judicial site containing information about the case was blocked online due to the trial.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Each household can drive one vehicle containing up to eight passengers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
In 2021, a massive online database apparently containing the personal information of up to one billion Chinese citizens was left unsecured and publicly accessible for more than a year until an anonymous user in a hacker forum offered to sell the data and brought it to wider attention in 2022.
—Isaac Yee, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Hulk, a police dog that took part in an operation in which 48 tons of marijuana were seized, poses in front of packages containing the drug and weapons in Rio de Janeiro on April 8, 2026.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
For the first time, paleontologists have discovered a 250-million-year-old fossil egg containing an embryo of a mammal ancestor.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
In 2021, an Illinois court allowed a fan who was hit in the face with a foul ball at Wrigley Field to sue the Chicago Cubs despite her ticket containing an arbitration clause.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
To no one’s surprise, Axios reported last week that Republicans have the gall to consider more stealing from health care and day care to pay for a budget bill containing as much as $200 billion to fund the Iran war and immigration enforcement.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The judicial site containing information about the case was blocked online due to the trial.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Each household can drive one vehicle containing up to eight passengers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
In 2021, a massive online database apparently containing the personal information of up to one billion Chinese citizens was left unsecured and publicly accessible for more than a year until an anonymous user in a hacker forum offered to sell the data and brought it to wider attention in 2022.
—Isaac Yee, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Hulk, a police dog that took part in an operation in which 48 tons of marijuana were seized, poses in front of packages containing the drug and weapons in Rio de Janeiro on April 8, 2026.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for containing
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Simply holding the mandolin had transported me back fifty years.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Min Aung Hlaing, who had attained the rank of senior general, last week relinquished his post of commander-in-chief because the constitution prohibits the president from simultaneously holding the top military position.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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But the first half was largely a grind for Tatum, who shot just 2-of-11 from the field, including 0-of-5 on 3-pointers.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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According to prosecutors, Schooley had connections to Persia’s family, including performing construction work at her stepfather’s home and a business associated with him.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Like many European cities, Rome has an extensive public transit network, comprising three metro lines, commuter trains, and countless trams and buses that crisscross the city.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2026
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Nearly 1 billion barrels will be lost by the end of the month, comprising up to 600 million barrels of crude oil and roughly 350 million barrels of refined products, according to TD Securities.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
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The study—drawing from more than 41 million shifts and 268 million hours worked—finds Gen Z is leading the way in poly-employment, composing more than half (55%) of those engaged in the practice.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Badauni served at Akbar’s court while composing a work deeply hostile to his patron; the text could only be privately circulated to a limited audience during Akbar’s lifetime and remained suppressed until after Jahangir’s accession in 1605.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Kings came into the night already controlling its path to the postseason, and Nashville’s 4-1 loss at Utah on Thursday created breathing room.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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But by the Vietnam War, controlling visuals had become much more difficult.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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Interior design professionals have perfected the art of laundry room design and know how to create spaces that are full of function while also boasting plenty of flair.—
Lindsey Mather,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Current’s still one of the most talented teams in the league, boasting such USWNT veterans as Cooper, Sentnor and LaBonta, along with women who’ve played for other countries — Lorena and midfielder Rocky Rodriguez (Costa Rica), for instance.—
PJ Green
April 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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Murillo said the Mining Arc later became a financial lifeline for the Venezuelan regime as oil revenues collapsed, with gold extraction expanding rapidly under opaque arrangements involving state players and armed groups.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The sport’s biggest star is a 50-year-old man who during its biggest week is currently overseas recovering from his latest off-the-course incident involving the police.—
Mac Engel
April 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ice rollers and cryo tools are best for reducing puffiness, calming inflammation and easing morning swelling by temporarily constricting blood vessels.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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And calming overseas conflicts could also help improve market conditions.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Containing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/containing. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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