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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
The new document contains more than 30 nonbinding recommendations.
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
The image itself contains little information.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
At just shy of 16,000 acres, the park contains roughly 20 miles of roads bordered by dazzling foliage.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
Wheat Germ One ounce (about 30 grams) of wheat germ contains 54 milligrams of choline, about 10% of the DV.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
This post contains spoilers for Beyond the Gates.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The building contains three or four holding cells, the official said.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Schlemmer recommends not posting anything that contains a recording of your voice, as even a short snippet can be used for duplication.
—Suzi Morales, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
The country club contains a golf course, a wedding venue and a restaurant.
—Jack Moore, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2025
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
The image itself contains little information.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
At just shy of 16,000 acres, the park contains roughly 20 miles of roads bordered by dazzling foliage.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
Wheat Germ One ounce (about 30 grams) of wheat germ contains 54 milligrams of choline, about 10% of the DV.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
This post contains spoilers for Beyond the Gates.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The building contains three or four holding cells, the official said.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Schlemmer recommends not posting anything that contains a recording of your voice, as even a short snippet can be used for duplication.
—Suzi Morales, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
The country club contains a golf course, a wedding venue and a restaurant.
—Jack Moore, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contains
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Smotrich heads the Religious Zionism party, which holds seven seats in parliament and is in coalition with Netanyahu’s government.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
29 Sep. 2025
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There’s even a little Kurosawa — from all the stages of his career — in the feudal set-up; while the decadent emperor Kisra (Ben Kingsley) holds court, his enemies are banished.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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Community colleges and higher education The budget includes about $493 million in funding for community colleges in Michigan, a slight increase from the previous fiscal year, according to fiscal analyses.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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That often includes making rules and policies on issues ranging from the safety of kids' toys to what Americans can watch on TV.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Politics depends on coalitions of the willing, but who, exactly, comprises the constituency for gentleness?—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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Its SolidSail rig comprises three 328-foot masts and about 48,500 square feet of sail—a technical feat designed to promote daily sailing.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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Who composes a symphony with a hammer?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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Genji visits these woods before his exile to Suma and composes a poem wishing that the forest might one day see the injustice against him reversed.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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Bifidobacterium boosts the immune system, balances inflammation, regulates metabolism and helps to digest certain carbohydrates and dietary fibers.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Water regulates body temperature and lubricates your joints.—
Rebecca Valdez,
Verywell Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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Salmon also plays a massive role in this very special week, as Katmai National Park boasts one of the world's healthiest sockeye salmon runs.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Full of—but not limited to—traditional craft supplies, Michaels is a one-stop shop for all of your DIY needs but also boasts stylish home decor, useful organization solutions, and so much more.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Today, Authentic has amassed a portfolio that encompasses more than 50 brands including Reebok, Brooks Brothers and Champion that generate annual retail sales of $32 billion globally.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Cercle also encompasses a record label and the recent Cercle Odyssey event series that brought immersive performances to Los Angeles, Mexico City and Paris.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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The nearness of bees, and of other things that agitate most people, calms me.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, wind that is too fast can cause damage to the turbines, so operators of wind farms will park the rotors until the wind calms down.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Contains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contains. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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