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 Its 30% Saccharomyces yeast ferment contains 3% N-acetylglucosamine, an amino sugar that gently encourages surface exfoliation without relying on AHAs or BHAs, helping skin look smoother and more even with less potential for irritation. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026 Natto contains probiotics and prebiotics which can help support the gut microbiome and digestion. — Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026 This contains a flushing toilet, a custom vanity, and a large walk-in shower. — New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026 The Royal Poinciana Plaza A piazza for Palm Beach, The Royal Poinciana Plaza contains most of the shops and restaurants to add to your travel itinerary—Sant Ambroeus, The Honor Bar, and The Palm Beach Grill. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 The research center contains two parasitology labs that research and coordinate research on cyclospora. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026 Jeff’s story contains perhaps the most literal transformation of imagination into reality. — William Shatner, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026 Many vitamin D supplements are sold as a combination product that also contains calcium. — Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2026 Although the book contains a disclaimer saying some facts were changed, Palal argued that names, hotels and other details changed while the central account did not. — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contains

Verb

However, pre-clinical research (not in humans) suggests the peptide holds promise beyond skin health.

— Will Stone, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026
The former president, who no longer holds any formal position in government or in Cuba’s Communist Party, rarely appears in public.

— Andrea Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of holds

Verb

The collection on display in the museum includes 13 paintings from the master and some 40 sculptures, furniture and photographs.

— Reuters, NBC news, 8 Sep. 2026
Princess Plus® includes Wi-Fi and drinks, and also covers crew appreciation—which means the crew taking care of you is taken care of, too.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of includes

Verb

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

Verb

Despite the close parallels to placing a bet on the game in Las Vegas, prediction markets have fallen under the purview of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the same federal agency that regulates oil futures and credit default swaps.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
But at the moment, the CFTC — which regulates derivatives contracts — currently only has one, chairman Michael Selig.

— Davis Giangiulio,Justin Papp, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of regulates

Verb

Europe boasts a robust space sector with an impressive pedigree, but the industry is not known for its dynamism.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2026
Defensively, the front seven boasts legitimate star power with edge rusher Brian Burns coming off an All-Pro-caliber campaign alongside Kayvon Thibodeaux and rookie pass-rush talent.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of boasts

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Earle’s net worth also encompasses her investments in beverage companies such as SipMargs and Gorgie.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2026
The billion-dollar, 300,000-square-foot museum, which opens to the public on September 22, encompasses 100,000 square feet of gallery space housing the collection of Lucas and Hobson.

— News Desk, Artforum, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of encompasses

Verb

For me, the biggest thing is once the fire calms down from a game, there’s more learning points for me than in the past.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Niacinamide — a multi-functional ingredient that strengthens the skin barrier, regulates oil production, and calms and fades discoloration — is also in the mix.

— Claudia Fisher, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026