CONTAINING Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

containing

verb

present participle of contain

as in holding

to have within the top drawer of the cabinet contains my stamp collection

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Relevance

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 Infected people experience symptoms from two days to two weeks after consuming food or drinking water containing the parasite. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 The post-credits scene begins in the mortuary where Will’s funeral was held, when an undertaker and her daughter walk by shelves of urns containing deceased people’s ashes that weren’t picked up by families. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The drone also showed a U-Haul trailer containing fireworks catching fire at one point, although the people at the gathering managed to put it out. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026 During the investigation, law enforcement seized more than six kilograms of methamphetamine pills, about 600 grams of metonitazene pills and about 300 grams of pills containing a synthetic amphetamine, officials said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026 Newly introduced left back Joaquin Seys is so far containing the threat posed by Lamine Yamal but the Belgium defense will know that they can be undone by one moment of Spanish magic. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 10 July 2026 The collaboration builds on several NVIDIA resources already available through LeRobot, including an open-source physical AI dataset containing more than 350,000 real and simulated robot trajectories and 57 million grasp examples. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026 All asbestos-containing materials will be removed or encapsulated, and any remaining asbestos material will be monitored when the buildings reopen, according to Clark. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 Authorities also allege she was forced to stay in a room containing bunk beds with a deteriorating mattress but no sheets, blankets or pillows. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

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Verb

Its lawns, mature trees and lake-facing vistas feel deliberately composed, holding attention on the landscape before releasing it outward to the water.

— Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The farm is also holding a Fairy Festival on July 18 and 19 featuring scavenger hunts, fairy stories and other activities in addition to the usual hayrides, petting farm and pony rides.

— Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026

Definition of holding

Verb

Created in honor of Birds Georgia’s 100-year birthday, the Georgia Birding Trail is a network of locations picked based on accessibility, amenities and wildlife viewing potential, including habitats such as Murphey Candler Park and Reed Creek Park.

— Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Known as Citizenship by Investment, the program grants visa-free access to up to 150 countries, including Europe’s Schengen area and, in some cases, the United Kingdom.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of including

Verb

Gen Z, comprising 40% of the candidate pool, views AI with significant distrust, with 78% seeing it as a threat to early-career opportunities.

— Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
The prize has a total value of 20,000 euros ($22,855), comprising 15,000 euros for a marketing campaign in Cineplexx cinemas to support the winning film’s theatrical distribution, and 5,000 euros in cash, presented to the film’s producer.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026

Definition of comprising

Verb

Dundas established his own recording studio and began composing film scores; Aherne headed to the United States and released a solo project; and Greer became a teacher.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2026
Anthony Hopkins isn’t just an Oscar-winning actor — for decades, he’s been composing music in addition to his acting roles.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 July 2026

Definition of composing

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The Argentine legend unlocked the Cape Verde defense in the 29th minute, controlling a long diagonal pass with one touch in the box and promptly flicking it over the head of a charging Vozinha.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Intelligent power switches can monitor electrical flow while controlling loads more efficiently.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Definition of controlling

Verb

This pushes brands to adopt medical terminology and focus on biological aging mechanisms, as seen with LYMA's new skincare system, developed with scientists and boasting clinical improvements like 71% hydration.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Now boasting 15 franchises and counting, the WNBA and its players have moved beyond the requisite uniform.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

Definition of boasting

Verb

Reddick loads her genre-blurring tale with outlandish intrigue involving Soviet spies, a capitalist cult and a roving choir that doubles as a Greek chorus.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
But severe maternal morbidity, the near-misses involving hemorrhage, infection, organ failure, ICU admissions, PTSD, impacts Black women at much higher rates, and in many jurisdictions, including Washington, DC, morbidity is not tracked.

— Ashoka, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of involving

Verb

Its nourishing, moisturizing ingredients (hello, shea butter and coconut oil) prevent your skin from drying out, while calming niacinamide helps brighten and calm skin.

— Sara Coughlin, Allure, 9 July 2026
Plus, darker tones help muffle visual clutter, creating a calming mood that feels loads richer than your budget might suggest.

— Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026

Definition of calming

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