CONTENTS Synonyms: 182 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of content

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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contents

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verb

present tense third-person singular of content

as in delights

to give satisfaction to a person easily contented by life's simple pleasures

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Recent Examples of contents

Noun

Details of the contents of the statement have not been made public, but the message did not provide proof of life. —

Peter D'abrosca , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026 The opposition and nongovernmental organizations have reacted with cautious optimism and with suggestions and demands for more information on the contents of the proposal. —

Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026 Simply place the planter near your door, fill it with your rock salt or ice melt, and leave a small shovel or scoop inside to easily scatter its contents outside when frost and snow come through. —

Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026 Those stars with higher metal contents live longer and burn cooler in general, but only slightly, and in a way that’s much more impactful for higher mass stars than lower-mass stars. —

Big Think, 6 Feb. 2026 Labels on airtight containers help identify ingredients at a glance, even when the packaging is removed or the contents are decanted. —

Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026 As with other baggage contents, TSA may further inspect large amounts of currency for suspicious materials that could pose security threats. —

Eve Chen, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026 Like other checkpoints at ABIA, Checkpoint 4 will utilize CT scanners for carry-ons, which officials said will improve screening efficiency by creating 3D images of a bag’s contents. —

Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026 According to the fire department, damage to the home and its contents is estimated to be around $40,000. —

Kendrick Calfee february 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026

Verb

The cooler chills contents down to -4 degrees Fahrenheit, so there is no need for ice! —

Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2024

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Noun

Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.

— John Brummett, Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
Consider Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History podcast, which began in 2006, developing its current long-form, immersive format that explores major historical topics with a punk sensibility.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026