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as in includes
to have as part of a whole
the contract contains several new clauses
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as in comprises
to be made up of
the recipe contains several parts
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as in composes
to gain emotional or mental control of
could hardly contain herself when she heard that she had won the scholarship
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as in regulates
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
frantic efforts to contain the spread of the disease
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Recent Examples of contains
The grain contains avenanthramides, which are antioxidants found exclusively in oats, says Coogan.
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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
Wallace Chan’s Secular Interpretation of Religious Rituals Oil and water play central roles in the installation, which, like many of Chan’s creations, contains layered meanings.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
This article contains spoilers for Off Campus season 1 and all five of the Off Campus books.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
For people who want a complete meal that contains more protein, vitamin D, and calcium, chia seeds soaked in whole milk (chia seed pudding) is the best choice.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 May 2026
The Dogma manifesto contains 10 new dogmas.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 May 2026
Because pickle brine contains large amounts of sodium, it is also reported to be a favorite amongst athletes during competition.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Barker’s other heroes include Nathan Fielder and Tim Robinson, comics whose work contains an undeniable dark streak, and who share his prankster’s spirit and high tolerance for unease.
—Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Flea and tick prevention for dogs contains chemicals such as pyrethrin, which are toxic to cats.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
Wallace Chan’s Secular Interpretation of Religious Rituals Oil and water play central roles in the installation, which, like many of Chan’s creations, contains layered meanings.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
This article contains spoilers for Off Campus season 1 and all five of the Off Campus books.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
For people who want a complete meal that contains more protein, vitamin D, and calcium, chia seeds soaked in whole milk (chia seed pudding) is the best choice.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 May 2026
The Dogma manifesto contains 10 new dogmas.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 May 2026
Because pickle brine contains large amounts of sodium, it is also reported to be a favorite amongst athletes during competition.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Barker’s other heroes include Nathan Fielder and Tim Robinson, comics whose work contains an undeniable dark streak, and who share his prankster’s spirit and high tolerance for unease.
—Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Flea and tick prevention for dogs contains chemicals such as pyrethrin, which are toxic to cats.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contains
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The bank holds the underlying fiat fully reserved and does not lend or invest it.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Opened in the ’80s and lovingly restored in recent years, the park still holds a timeless charm of bright lights, rides, and carousel music that carries into the night.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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Last year, the chancellor of the Peralta Community College District, a network of four schools that includes Merritt, proposed a merger with nearby Laney College to create something called Oakland City College.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Along with the jewelry drops, the Kinn Studio x Prince Tennis collaboration also includes apparel and accessories.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Co-founded in 1986 by philanthropist and child health advocate Dame Elisabeth Murdoch and pediatrician and genetics pioneer Professor David Danks, MCRI comprises 1,800 scientists, researchers and clinicians.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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As inference increasingly comprises a larger portion of total AI compute spending, the pressure on Nvidia’s pricing power in that sector will intensify.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Her capriciousness leads her into an affair with a frustrated professor, Mark (Michael Angarano), who compliments her writing and composes pretentious, backhandedly insulting poems about their not-quite-love.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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The group composes its own sacred music, lilting songs that prompt women in green-and-white wraparounds to vigorously shake their bodies.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The endocannabinoid system—a brain system that regulates mood, sleep, memory and appetite—also undergoes substantial growth and signaling activity during adolescence.—
Sara Novak,
Scientific American,
18 May 2026
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This releases nutrient-rich fungi and bacteria to the soil, regulates soil temperature, and helps retain moisture.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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The album, which of course features flocks of pigeons on the cover, boasts a tighter, fuller sound than previous releases, thanks in part to production by Kenneth Blume (Geese, Idles) and Klas Åhlund (Iggy Pop, Katy Perry).—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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Chena Hot Springs Resort in Fairbanks, Alaska, is an iconic hot pool that sometimes boasts views of the northern lights.—
Talia Avakian,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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This novel of exile and memory chronicles the life of Sufien, a Palestinian man displaced as a child by the Nakba, whose story unfolds across continents and encompasses entanglements with a broad range of characters.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Protect Your Mental Real Estate For Better Leadership Resilience encompasses many things.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Something about seeing the gentle flow of an expansive body of water immediately calms the nerves, sending your mind into a state of sweet stillness.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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When risk is clear, the brain calms down enough to think.—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Contains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contains. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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