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

My mother translated some of the titles and tables of contents for me. —

Literary Hub, 1 June 2026 The silence to the Washington Examiner, however, fails to capture the frustration of many Democrats after the release of the autopsy report, which was only made public amid pressure created by reporters reporting on its contents. —

Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026 The page will include a progress summary with a breakdown of different aspects of the plan and their levels of completion, as well as a table of contents for viewers to navigate different elements of the plan. —

Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026 Between September and December 2020, Xu replaced the contents of coffee capsules, whiskey bottles and water bottles in colleagues’ offices with methylmercury chloride, an acute toxin that can be fatal if swallowed, inhaled or touched. —

Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 To help prevent the spread, the DEC reminds water recreationists to clean mud, plants and animals off boats of fishing gear, only use certified bait, and not to dump aquarium contents or unused bait in water or sewers. —

Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026 Additional help was summoned to the scene and Koppers personnel provided them with details regarding the contents of the tank which was petroleum distillate, officials said. —

Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026 Fire damage was estimated at $100,000 to the structure and $50,000 to contents. —

The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2026 Despite initial efforts to cool the tank and its contents, incident commander Craig Covey said on May 23 the internal temperature of the tank had increased to 90 degrees, rising about a degree an hour. —

Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 25 May 2026

Verb

That prompted Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara last February to call on insurers to pay 100% of their policyholders’ contents coverage limits without a detailed inventory, noting some already did. —

Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026 The cooler chills contents down to -4 degrees Fahrenheit, so there is no need for ice! —

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Noun

Thanks to its longstanding relationships, the hotel can arrange for an array of unique experiences in the city and throughout Tuscany, covering topics from food and wine to fashion, art, history, and perfume.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
That economic reality has shaped how many NBA figures approach politically sensitive topics involving China.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026