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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
Black tea contains polyphenols, such as theaflavins and thearubigins, that act like prebiotics, benefiting the bacteria in your microbiome.
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
For instance, some soil contains too much clay, causing drainage problems.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Love Crewneck T-shirt Every capsule wardrobe contains a high-quality tee or two.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Be sure to handle these plants with extra care when repotting, as their stems break easily, and replace as much of the old, spent soil with fresh, high-quality potting mix that contains fertilizer and/or organic matter such as worm castings or compost.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
Dreher led me to the Church of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, not far away, which contains what is left of her tomb.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
That's the fat that cocoa naturally contains.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
China has laid out an ambitious lunar plan to land astronauts on the moon before 2030, targeting the south pole, which contains water ice and other resources critical for long-term lunar exploration and settlement.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Since each one of the harmful particles contains one apoB molecule, testing for it essentially captures the overall number of harmful plaque-producing compounds.
—Akshay Syal, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
For instance, some soil contains too much clay, causing drainage problems.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Love Crewneck T-shirt Every capsule wardrobe contains a high-quality tee or two.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Be sure to handle these plants with extra care when repotting, as their stems break easily, and replace as much of the old, spent soil with fresh, high-quality potting mix that contains fertilizer and/or organic matter such as worm castings or compost.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
Dreher led me to the Church of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, not far away, which contains what is left of her tomb.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
That's the fat that cocoa naturally contains.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
China has laid out an ambitious lunar plan to land astronauts on the moon before 2030, targeting the south pole, which contains water ice and other resources critical for long-term lunar exploration and settlement.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Since each one of the harmful particles contains one apoB molecule, testing for it essentially captures the overall number of harmful plaque-producing compounds.
—Akshay Syal, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contains
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The sexy space holds just 20 seats at the bar, and definitely pop into the antique confessional in the back for a photo opp.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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A day after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as he's now known, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the pride Sky Roberts holds for his sister is difficult to hide.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The top 10 list below includes the best deals on real estate priced between $300,000-$10,000,000.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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La Sultana’s signature hammam also includes an extra body mask step after exfoliation, comprising a choice of either Moroccan Argan oil or natural Ghassoul clay sourced from the Atlas mountains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ciao Ristorante Italiano’s happy hour bar menu comprises bottled beers for $5, wine and draft beers for $7 and well drinks for $8.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The multi-arts event spans the venue’s entire site, which comprises multiple performance spaces and galleries.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
16 Feb. 2026
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Sharon Udoh Udoh composes, writes and improvises hymns.—
Ruby Rosenthal,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The episode Art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.—
Gabriela Saldivia,
Scientific American,
3 Dec. 2025
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The couple submitted a complaint to the oil division of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which regulates the state’s oil and gas industry and is responsible for addressing related pollution.—
Nick Bowlin,
The Frontier,
16 Feb. 2026
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Beet juice influences nitric oxide production, which regulates blood pressure and oxygen delivery throughout the body.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
16 Feb. 2026
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Each peony tulip boasts layers upon layers of ruffled petals and carries a sweet scent that will undoubtedly turn the floral department into a fresh spring garden.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Texas Advanced Computing Center at UT is a research center that boasts the most powerful academic supercomputer in the country.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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Tax relief is a broad term that encompasses any method of reducing or managing federal tax liability, and can include tax rebates.—
Jessica Walrack,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The menu has been entirely reworked at Social Desiii, and encompasses a range of cuisines from across India.—
Jacob Wilt,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
16 Feb. 2026
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Soothing green tea leaf extract calms redness, while moisturizing butylene glycol leaves skin feeling dewier and smoother.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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When the tempo calms down for genuine soul-searching and truth-telling, the results may not be dramatically scintillating but there is a blunt and convincing force that registers between these two big beefy half-bros who aren’t used to expressing their feelings.—
Richard Kuipers,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Contains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contains. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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