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the amount of something (as subject matter) included judging from the table of contents, I'd have to say that this book covers most of the major topics in American history

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Recent Examples of content
Noun
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025 Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 6 June 2025
Adjective
As for walking down the aisle, the couple is content to take their time. Sarah Jones, People.com, 11 June 2025 This past April, the current version of Greene was not content with his results. Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Verb
External actuators were preferred in the early days of self-driving ground vehicles, when even the military, with all its resources, contented itself by grafting control technology onto existing vehicles, probably those that were ready for the scrap heap. IEEE Spectrum, 8 Dec. 2015 Tibetans content themselves in places where the photograph is banned by worshipping instead Avalokitesvara, the thousand-armed bodhisattva of compassion whose likeness graces Tibetan monasteries. Howard W. French, Foreign Affairs, 20 Apr. 2021 See All Example Sentences for content
Recent Examples of Synonyms for content
Adjective
  • And this is only a glimpse at the markdowns to behold; keeping our shopping bug satisfied until the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale officially starts.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 June 2025
  • Look for options that are low in carbs, high in fiber, and provide protein or healthy fats to avoid spikes and keep you satisfied.
    Lauren Manaker MS, Health, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • Gallo California Chardonnay California in a bottle, this budget-friendly Gallo California Chardonnay is crafted to please a wide range of palates.
    Chelsea Frank, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
  • Is Huda self-absorbed, overdramatic, extremely volatile, overly obsessed with traditional gender roles, and impossible to please?
    Shannon Keating, Vulture, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • The weather was beautiful, the crowd polite, proud and happy.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
  • The Giants were happy with the investment after year one of the deal.
    Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
Verb
  • Anything to do with the arts and the entertainment world will delight you.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 June 2025
  • All About George, Charlotte, Louis, Archie and Lilibet Prince Louis, 7, Hilariously Copies Big Brother Prince George, 11, Flipping His Hair on Live TV When the royals gathered on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the event's grand finale, the aerial flypast, Prince Louis continued to delight.
    Stephanie Petit, People.com, 14 June 2025
Verb
  • Under Chapter 11, creditors, including the IRS, cannot take your primary residence to satisfy debts.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
  • Serve up a board at a party, and have fun sampling all the different flavors with your guests, or whip up a quick flight for a drool-worthy afternoon snack that satisfies all your cravings.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • Hot, hotter, hottest: How much will climate change warm your county?
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 June 2025
  • The World Meteorological Organization said in an outlook there is an 80% chance that at least one year between 2025 and 2029 will be warmer than 2024 as the planet continues to warm.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Verb
  • Cruisers can feast on a multi-course buffet dinner and enjoy a premium open bar, while enjoying stunning views of the Manhattan skyline during the three-hour sail.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
  • When my daughter and I are outside, these pesky blood suckers feast.
    Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • The yacht is suited to both inshore and offshore jaunts, with preliminary testing indicating impressive velocity, balance, and control in all conditions.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
  • It’s especially suited to wavy and looser curl types looking for soft hold and frizz control.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 23 June 2025

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“Content.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/content. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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