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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
Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
To push back on its contents, Stewart recorded an interview with House on Thursday, April 16.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Owned by the French government and restricted to a handful of experts, the cave remains as mysterious as the history of its contents.
—Eric Kohn, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
When those contents expand inside a rigid shell, the shell can crack.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The Paul Canoville Foundation said it wasn't consulted on any of the contents.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The real twist here is a disadvantage because, in losing, Christian has to take an envelope back to camp and read its contents in front of his tribe mates.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
But researchers didn’t know what these animals ate—and thus their position in the food chain—because their stomach contents were not preserved.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
After five months, DriveSavers recovered the contents of two of them, with artifacts of the damage still visible in certain images.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The cooler chills contents down to -4 degrees Fahrenheit, so there is no need for ice!
—Nora Colomer
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Noun
It’s also outfitted with three interior compartments to keep your wallet, phone, keys, and other contents organized on the go.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
To push back on its contents, Stewart recorded an interview with House on Thursday, April 16.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Owned by the French government and restricted to a handful of experts, the cave remains as mysterious as the history of its contents.
—Eric Kohn, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
When those contents expand inside a rigid shell, the shell can crack.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The Paul Canoville Foundation said it wasn't consulted on any of the contents.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The real twist here is a disadvantage because, in losing, Christian has to take an envelope back to camp and read its contents in front of his tribe mates.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
But researchers didn’t know what these animals ate—and thus their position in the food chain—because their stomach contents were not preserved.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
After five months, DriveSavers recovered the contents of two of them, with artifacts of the damage still visible in certain images.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 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!
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contents
Noun
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Tensions have risen in recent months between the United States and the United Kingdom governments over a slew of topics, like the United States' joint war in Iran, the administration's tariffs and ongoing disagreements over theNATO military alliance.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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But topics also veer off to the mundane.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Knicks head coach Mike Brown says frequently adjusting defensive coverages and assignments is key in preventing Brunson from being put on an island in the Knicks’ first-round playoff series — and beyond.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Redick said Hayes and Ayton have done a good job of making Sengun’s initial catches in the post come further away from the basket, while also crediting the team coverages that have helped limit the 6-foot-11 Sengun from generating scoring momentum.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The contradiction in these meanings is an apt metaphor for Can’s visionary approach to her work and her singular voice among the generation of experimental Chinese writers who emerged in the 1980s.—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Words and sounds, symbols and meanings, are the essence of her artistic practice.—
Chal Ravens,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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The obvious stork implication of this wallpaper delights me almost as much as its peel-and-stick quality.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pistons fans are, understandably, in shambles, but one fan is taking matters into his own hands to punish himself for daring to be a Pistons supporter.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Whether landlords and towers are following the law matters because towing in Connecticut has disproportionately occurred in low-income areas.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Men in khaki stood with scopes on rooftops nearby, and questions among newer protesters circulated.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Jonathan Cook testified that police also found 100 other firearms, scopes and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But fights are just as integral to the Netflix show created by Lee Sung Jin, and the series’ sound team needed to do even more meticulous work building visceral senses of anger, stress, and dread that slowly swallow up the characters and steer them into making a compounding set of poor decisions.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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And there’s nothing like the disorienting effect of standing in darkness in an unfamiliar place to quicken the senses and sharpen the ear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Waldmann Brewery makes a great date night, and Dark Horse’s burger pleases young adults.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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This savory and sweet jam is easy to make and pleases a crowd.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Contents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contents. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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