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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
Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The Martian atmosphere presents a major obstacle to safely and precisely landing on the surface, and also hinders any attempts to return contents (or people) back to Earth.
—Big Think, 6 Nov. 2025
The TikTok comes after Frazier’s fellow Dance Moms castmates, Christi Lukasiak and Kelly Hyland, said on Monday's installment of their Back to the Barre podcast that they weren’t given a heads-up about the book or its contents.
—Tanisha Bhat, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Washing machines are designed with balance in mind so the drum spins correctly during the wash and rinse cycles, cleaning and partially drying the contents.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Translate all documents given to detainees into Spanish and refrain from misrepresenting their contents.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
So far, the space agency has not revealed the contents of any of those reports.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The exact contents of the smoke plume were not immediately clear, and Turner deferred specific questions to Louisville's emergency management officials, who coordinated air monitoring efforts after the incident.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Hold your canister or the opened up vacuum over the trash and tap out the contents.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The contents show the frantic communication from men in the field back to Goudreau, confirming the chaotic events described by Cacique.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The Martian atmosphere presents a major obstacle to safely and precisely landing on the surface, and also hinders any attempts to return contents (or people) back to Earth.
—Big Think, 6 Nov. 2025
The TikTok comes after Frazier’s fellow Dance Moms castmates, Christi Lukasiak and Kelly Hyland, said on Monday's installment of their Back to the Barre podcast that they weren’t given a heads-up about the book or its contents.
—Tanisha Bhat, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Washing machines are designed with balance in mind so the drum spins correctly during the wash and rinse cycles, cleaning and partially drying the contents.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Translate all documents given to detainees into Spanish and refrain from misrepresenting their contents.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
So far, the space agency has not revealed the contents of any of those reports.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The exact contents of the smoke plume were not immediately clear, and Turner deferred specific questions to Louisville's emergency management officials, who coordinated air monitoring efforts after the incident.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Hold your canister or the opened up vacuum over the trash and tap out the contents.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 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
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Bryant Jonesboro Basketball Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Here are Pereira’s thoughts on several topics, edited for clarity and brevity.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These platforms display prices and coverages side by side, allowing drivers to spot differences that may not be clear at first glance.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Does a 3-4 defense activate more defenders in the box and change their coverages?—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Because to me, things like nullify and void have definite meanings.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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This produces an incredibly dense representation of usages and meanings, in which analogy becomes a matter of geometry.—
James Somers,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
David M. Ewalt,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 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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Capable would-be leaders explain themselves, especially on matters affecting their constitutional qualifications.—
Robert Steinbuch,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Masoud Pezeshkian was elected president in 2024, promoting a more pragmatic foreign policy, but his powers are limited, and Khamenei calls the shots on all major matters of state.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Homegrown Indian brands, such as Bombay Perfumery and Forest Essentials, are in the scopes of beauty experts.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Radar scopes in the tower showed the targets tightening around his position.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
28 Dec. 2025
Noun
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One great way to combat this sympathetic nervous system arousal and improve your overall wellbeing is by practicing the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise, said Snow, which helps center you in the present moment by focusing your attention on your five senses.—
Currie Engel,
Health,
4 Jan. 2026
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Unlike conventional controllers that sense only protein abundance, the Noise Controller creates a feedback loop that senses noise itself, specifically the second moment of protein levels.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2026
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Cue the rattling of sabers and gnashing of teeth — until a deal is done that pleases (and displeases) both parties.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Dec. 2025
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What is the thing that drives them, pleases them, hurts them?—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Contents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contents. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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