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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
Products, like Latisse—which contains an ingredient called Prostaglandin—were specially formulated to help lashes grow long.
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Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
But the problem, experts say, is that sewage today contains a host of chemicals, including PFAS, generated by businesses, factories and homes.
—Hiroko Tabuchi, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
This interview contains details of Season 2 of Netflix’s Squid Game.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
Alaska is absolutely massive and contains few major cities, namely the largest city Anchorage and the capital Juneau, plus Fairbanks.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The following contains spoilers from the first three episodes of Squid Game Season 2, now streaming on Netflix.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 26 Dec. 2024
Lively’s lawsuit contains several serious allegations against Justin Baldoni.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Renowned visionary English physician William Harvey wrote in 1651 about how our blood contains all the secrets of life.
—Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
In addition to pesticides from their diet, industrial cow’s milk also contains significant traces of hormones (administered to boost their daily milk production from 14 to 40 liters per day).
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
But the problem, experts say, is that sewage today contains a host of chemicals, including PFAS, generated by businesses, factories and homes.
—Hiroko Tabuchi, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
This interview contains details of Season 2 of Netflix’s Squid Game.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
Alaska is absolutely massive and contains few major cities, namely the largest city Anchorage and the capital Juneau, plus Fairbanks.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The following contains spoilers from the first three episodes of Squid Game Season 2, now streaming on Netflix.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 26 Dec. 2024
Lively’s lawsuit contains several serious allegations against Justin Baldoni.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Renowned visionary English physician William Harvey wrote in 1651 about how our blood contains all the secrets of life.
—Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
In addition to pesticides from their diet, industrial cow’s milk also contains significant traces of hormones (administered to boost their daily milk production from 14 to 40 liters per day).
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contains
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In contrast, a co-op owner holds shares in the corporation that owns the building, along with a proprietary lease granting them the sole right to occupy a specific unit.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2025
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Kapil holds a dual bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communication Engineering and a master’s diploma in journalism from the Institute of Journalism and New Media in Bangalore.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Spring Cyber Week Sale, which has sitewide savings and runs through March 24, includes 140,000 quilt and comforter deals to transform your bedroom into a luxe sleeping space.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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The last thing a woman’s college basketball player should consider is turning pro early, and that includes USC’s Juju Watkins.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2025
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It’s been tough to look at who comprises the Penguins’ bottom-six forwards and not conclude that Puljujärvi belongs in the lineup.—
Rob Rossi,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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The two-story home, being sold furnished, comprises two wings connected by an airy hallway.—
Roxana Popescu,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Like other Gazans, many Christians in the enclave say their lives have long been overshadowed by a cycle of wars with Israel and an Israeli-Egyptian blockade that tightly regulates travel and commerce.—
Aaron Boxerman,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Federal Aviation Administration regulates drones and light shows and permitted the Holiday Drone Show at Lake Eola on Saturday.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Dec. 2024
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As part of the Wallace family, which boasts a strong legacy in NASCAR, Mike is channeling his personal loss into motivation for his racing career.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The home’s showcase interior boasts high ceilings, custom art, views of the surrounding rainforest, porthole windows and a free-form Jacuzzi in the living room.—
Roxana Popescu,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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The five-mile-long mountain ridge that encompasses Mount Yoshino is said to be covered by about 30,000 cherry trees—the oldest of which is thought to have been planted more than 1,300 years ago.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Mar. 2025
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Because the agency encompasses more than a hundred and fifty active missions at twenty major centers and facilities, many staffers spend their days on video calls.—
David W. Brown,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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The situation calms down and Hill is released.—
Charles Rabin and,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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This two-step beauty treat calms irritated skin with tea tree extract and chamomile while the ampoule boosts hydration.—
Maria Correa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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His company recently introduced a Greenland itinerary that involves summiting Uummannaq, a rugged, nearly 4,000-foot mountain on the country’s western coast.—
Mary Holland,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Nearly 15 million people watched the recipe video for her smashed broccoli chips, a dish that involves broccoli florets, Parmesan cheese, a little oil and seasonings.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Contains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contains. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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