CONTAINS Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

contains

verb

present tense third-person singular of contain

as in holds

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

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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 If the brain’s primary goal is to reduce prediction error, this way of being contains a trap. — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 The origin story of Silicon Valley contains two contradictions. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 The federal indictment contains seven counts, including four counts of first-degree murder, while the state case contains a single conspiracy charge. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 In addition to a large serving of protein, Johnson's smoothie also contains 10–15 grams of creatine. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 The documentary contains, through her participation and performance, the accommodation that facts alone are insufficient and maybe impossible. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026 Pomegranate juice contains antioxidants that may help lower blood pressure but is higher in sugar. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2026 The Tether app opens to a Network screen, which contains a picture of the router, its name, and its current status. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026 Czerwony notes that canned pumpkin contains less water than fresh, which can make some nutrients, including fiber and beta-carotene, more concentrated by weight. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 12 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contains

Verb

The smaller second bedroom holds the in-unit washer-dryer as well as an en suite bath.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Oct. 2026
As chair of Metro’s 13-person board, Bass holds vast power over the Los Angeles County bus and rail network.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of holds

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The arthropod group includes animals that are without a backbone or any bones at all, strictly speaking, their bodies being encased in a ringed, exterior tegument and having legs and, sometimes, wings.

— Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Matsui, 82, faces progressive challenger and Sacramento Councilmember Mai Vang for the 7th Congressional District, which includes Sacramento’s downtown core, Elk Grove, Placerville and El Dorado Hills.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of includes

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But more are reliant on communication networks like Starlink, which presently comprises a constellation of 11,000 low Earth orbit satellites.

— Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
Coming from at least three continents, the cast comprises a dozen players, most of whom have collaborated with Ambarchi or appeared on his excellent label, Black Truffle.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of comprises

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The man composes his responses with the help of a manual that instructs him on which incoming string of Chinese characters should be answered with which other string of Chinese characters.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
Agent authority composes dynamically.

— Harsh Singhal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Definition of composes

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Doctors point to how the body regulates its own temperature at night, and how a cozy pair of socks can nudge that process along.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
Every few years, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, which regulates the sport, makes the teams redesign their cars.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of regulates

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Amenities and experiences Under Canvas Moab boasts a lineup of on-site programming.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2026
For more than 50 years, Leather Honey has been producing a miraculously effective leather cleaner – with more than 33,000 positive reviews – and leather conditioner, which boasts more than 68,000 positive reviews.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of boasts

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CineGouna now encompasses Funding; Forum, a program of panels, masterclasses and industry discussions; Market, which connects filmmakers with companies and institutions; and Emerge, its initiative for young and emerging talent.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
Salazar is locked in a competitive campaign against Democrat Eliott Rodriguez to represent Florida’s 27th Congressional District, which encompasses Coral Gables, South Miami, Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of encompasses

Verb

Gray also expects initial public offerings to resume once the market and geopolitical situation calms a bit.

— Michelle Fox, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Magnesium calms the nervous system and supports GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid, an important neurotransmitter) production, helping muscles genuinely relax rather than feel tired.

— Patsy Anthony, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026