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as in topics
a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)
although I appreciate the poem's lyrical qualities, I don't understand its content
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as in coverages
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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as in meanings
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
the speech was filled with fine words but devoid of any real content
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as in delights
to give satisfaction to
a person easily contented by life's simple pleasures
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Recent Examples of contents
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Consumer Reports has released the results of a recent investigation into the contents of a bubble tea (also referred to as boba tea) beverage, suggesting potentially concerning levels of lead.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Hold your canister or the opened up vacuum over the trash and tap out the contents.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
The contents of her wallet spilled on the ground and she was stepped on.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
One of his innovations in the new space is Fresh Out of the Box, a shelf holding books that are newly unboxed without anyone knowing the contents.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
The camera sits inside the rim and points downward, focusing only on the toilet contents rather than the user or bathroom surroundings.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Further testing will be done to identify the contents of the barrel.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
Consumers with allergies depend on clear labeling to make safe purchasing decisions, and a mismatch between actual product contents and packaging creates a dangerous situation.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The building and its contents sustained around $100,000 in damage during the fire, WIVB reported.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Consumer Reports has released the results of a recent investigation into the contents of a bubble tea (also referred to as boba tea) beverage, suggesting potentially concerning levels of lead.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Hold your canister or the opened up vacuum over the trash and tap out the contents.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
The contents of her wallet spilled on the ground and she was stepped on.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
One of his innovations in the new space is Fresh Out of the Box, a shelf holding books that are newly unboxed without anyone knowing the contents.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
The camera sits inside the rim and points downward, focusing only on the toilet contents rather than the user or bathroom surroundings.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Further testing will be done to identify the contents of the barrel.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
Consumers with allergies depend on clear labeling to make safe purchasing decisions, and a mismatch between actual product contents and packaging creates a dangerous situation.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
The cooler chills contents down to -4 degrees Fahrenheit, so there is no need for ice!
—Nora Colomer
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contents
Noun
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
31 Oct. 2025
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Over the decades, its researchers have studied a wide range of topics, including the aerodynamics of jet aircraft, the physics of planetary entry, and the limits of human-machine interaction.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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But in sheer operation — no messy personnel groupings, no Payton timeouts to iron out a call — Nix orchestrated affairs with cold precision, finishing 19 of 29 for 247 yards and four touchdowns in dicing up soft Cowboys coverages.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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Playing from inside to outside, as a motion player and sometimes as an extra tight end, Nacua excels in finding spaces in zone coverages.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the end, 65 languages were tested, three native speakers for each, to ensure no unintended meanings slipped through.—
Anthony Shore,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes, Death in the Family seems to be saying that our attempt to assign deeper meanings to acts of violence obfuscates how mean or petty human nature can be.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
28 Oct. 2025
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Every year, the actor surprises and delights us with her choice of costume, paying homage to Pamela Anderson one year and channeling Queen Amidala the next.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To compound matters, West Ham’s forthcoming games against Newcastle United (H), Burnley (H), Bournemouth (A), Liverpool (H), Manchester United (A), Brighton (A), Aston Villa (H) and Manchester City (A).—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The retail and banking industries, rarely allies in Washington on policy matters related to point-of-sale, are demanding that Washington issue guidance or pass a law fixing the issues that are arising due to the shortage.—
Ken Sweet,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At launch, there will be 18 maps to compete on and 30 weapons to unlock, with dozens of customization options allowing users to fine tune their guns’ scopes, grips, barrels, and more.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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They can also be modified to accommodate different rounds, scopes and lighter stocks made of fiberglass.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But that's not the only feast for the senses.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The show became a cultural touchstone for the decade and is known for its characters’ pastel-heavy and sock-free fashion senses.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Our project, after the rule and collapse of the Hamas-ISIS government, is to secure the people and move them through the transitional phase … to civilian institutions that govern in a way that pleases God, far from their personal interests.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Everything about it pleases me, from the correctness of all the enclitic marks upward, to the astonishing lambency of the whole.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Contents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contents. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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