1
2
as in to include
to have as part of a whole
the contract contains several new clauses
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to comprise
to be made up of
the recipe contains several parts
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
5
as in to regulate
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
frantic efforts to contain the spread of the disease
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of contain
When analyzing triple-triple combinations, The Post focused only on those that were directly connected, rather than the sequences that contained two triple jumps but had another jump or step in between.
—
Robert Samuels, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Leafy Greens Certain dark leafy vegetables, such as kale and bok choy contain high levels of calcium.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
But Leung found that in fact all four rocks contain quartz.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
Ginger contains more than 400 chemical compounds, but the anti-nausea effect primarily stems from two — gingerol and shogaol — which give the plant its pungency.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for contain
Robert Samuels, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Leafy Greens Certain dark leafy vegetables, such as kale and bok choy contain high levels of calcium.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
But Leung found that in fact all four rocks contain quartz.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
Ginger contains more than 400 chemical compounds, but the anti-nausea effect primarily stems from two — gingerol and shogaol — which give the plant its pungency.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for contain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contain
Verb
-
The visit by Ali Larijani, a former Iranian parliament speaker who now serves as the secretary to the country's Supreme National Security Council, likely focused on what comes next after the initial round of indirect talks held last week in Muscat with the Americans.—
JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
-
The Financial Times, citing Ukrainian and European officials involved in the planning, reported on Wednesday that both a presidential vote, in which Zelenskyy would seek re-election, and a nationwide referendum could be held by May 15.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
As court proceedings have begun, some of those documents will be coming unsealed, including the affidavit.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
-
By the end of that format’s 12-year run, including several instances in which the best overall driver of the year was shut out from the title or even competing in the championship race, a majority of fans and drivers were more than ready for something else.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The doc was made over six years and comprised footage shot by Nico Ballesteros, to whom Ye gave seemingly complete access, letting the young stranger film him for more than half a decade.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
-
But the Dow comprises only 30 companies, weighted by share prices, so a sharp change in an expensive stock can exert strong pressure on the average.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Jeremy’s savory dishes are composed and confident; standouts have included a vibrant duck salad, delicate waloo crudo, mussels escabeche and expertly prepared American red snapper.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
-
The resulting material is an aerogel composed of 99% air by volume.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
One of the major issues was that the federal government did not regulate it, and states and localities operated on different schedules.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
8 Feb. 2026
-
This nutrient helps regulate your heartbeat and supports healthy muscle function.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The car boasts its own bar, dining area, and lounge, along with dedicated stewards, a pantry and kitchen, and the opportunity to transition into a theatrical space or dance floor, the company shared with Travel + Leisure.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
-
The great room of the house, a space inspired by the forest city Caras Galadhon in The Lord of the Rings, boasts a cathedral ceiling that soars 40 feet in the air and is crossed by branches, tree limbs and vines.—
Mark Lamster
Architecture Critic,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
In response, Walz issued an executive order activating cyber-security specialists from the Minnesota National Guard, and the FBI and private consultants quickly became involved.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
12 Feb. 2026
-
For this, researchers in Dortmund University are significantly involved in the EU research project ODYSSEV.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Milele Coggs, whose district includes most of King Drive, but the northern portion of the street has fewer traffic calming measures in place, creating a higher risk for pedestrians.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
-
Merrillville officials hope a letter denying the existence of a Department of Homeland Security contract on a warehouse in town will calm residents’ nerves about a theoretical immigrant detention center.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Contain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contain. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
