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as in includes
to have as part of a whole
the contract contains several new clauses
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as in comprises
to be made up of
the recipe contains several parts
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as in composes
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 regulates
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 contains
Bar soap contains fatty acids that react with certain minerals, especially those in hard water.
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Gabi De La Rosa,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The report compiled by the Star-Telegram contains data from June 7-13 and 98 inspections.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 June 2026
In the field, such systems would likely comprise a backpack that contains batteries and cooling systems.
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Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Pollen also contains lipids, which help with energy storage but also boost immunity.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
And Crystal and April Peairs discovered an allergic reaction to — of all things — toilet paper, some of which contains gelatin derived from mammals.
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CBS News,
19 June 2026
His website contains little more than a logo and contact information.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
It is widely accepted that a teaspoon of productive soil generally contains between 100 million and one billion bacteria, thus the name and rallying cry of the Forum.
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Louise Schiavone,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Your Mini Bird Pot Houseplant Wondering which bird planter contains the best plant variety for you?
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
Gabi De La Rosa,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The report compiled by the Star-Telegram contains data from June 7-13 and 98 inspections.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 June 2026
In the field, such systems would likely comprise a backpack that contains batteries and cooling systems.
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Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Pollen also contains lipids, which help with energy storage but also boost immunity.
—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
And Crystal and April Peairs discovered an allergic reaction to — of all things — toilet paper, some of which contains gelatin derived from mammals.
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CBS News,
19 June 2026
His website contains little more than a logo and contact information.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
It is widely accepted that a teaspoon of productive soil generally contains between 100 million and one billion bacteria, thus the name and rallying cry of the Forum.
—
Louise Schiavone,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Your Mini Bird Pot Houseplant Wondering which bird planter contains the best plant variety for you?
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contains
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An individual holds a handful of hail pellets in Waite Park, Minnesota, after storms rolled through on June 19, 2026.
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The Entertainment Business Center in Tokyo manages more than 100 brand-IP collaborations annually and holds investment positions in more than 60 anime titles.
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So far, there is no indication that his departure includes a settlement agreement.
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The offering includes binary option contracts based on the Mini-S&P 500 Index, the company said in a press release on Tuesday.
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The Denver Post’s 2026 All-Colorado baseball team comprises 40 players who were selected based on statistical analysis, a player’s relative value to their team’s success and feedback from coaches around the state.
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Clad in three-piece tailoring, pristine shoes and often a jaunty hat, this group comprises the influencers, brand founders, buyers, and journalists that orbit the menswear market.
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Agent authority composes dynamically.
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Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.
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The move by the Bar Standards Board, which regulates lawyers practicing in England and Wales, is the latest challenge Khan is facing.
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This matters because humans have a direct neural pathway from the eyes to the brain region that regulates the circadian rhythm, our internal biological clock governing wakefulness and sleep.
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Each bedroom in the TV personality and mastermind producer’s vacation house boasts its own iteration of the trend.
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This two-piece set from Thule boasts an ultra-durable compression zipper, which is easy to close even when the cubes are stuffed full.
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In reality, Lewis says, men have a deep, wide range of feeling that encompasses both traditionally masculine and traditionally feminine aspects.
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The destination encompasses six islands strung together between Key Largo and Key West, and a whole lot of adventure from excellent sportfishing to kayaking emerald waters.
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Leaving Your Safe Space Too Quickly After the storm, many people assume the danger is over as soon as the weather calms down—but a lot of injuries happen during cleanup.
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Niacinamide calms redness and evens tone, and glycerin delivers long-lasting hydration.
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“Contains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contains. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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