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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
Use Paint to Refresh Cracked Wood Start by cleaning the wood with hot, soapy water that contains a degreasing agent.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
DeFi advocates also want to ensure the market structure bill contains language allowing individuals to self-custody their crypto.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
The next one contains 15 projects that, combined, would consume 10,000 megawatts.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
This article contains spoilers for The Night Manager season 2, episodes 1-3.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
This contains a walk-in shower, a sink, and a toilet.
—New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2026
In fact, a typical serving of the soup contains roughly 7 to 15 grams of protein.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
This story contains spoilers for episode 9 of Landman season 2.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Merino wool, on the other hand, is a cold-weather classic, and my suitcase for winters in Wyoming always contains several tees and tops made with the fabric.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contains
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The central legal question was whether the board of governors or the club’s voting members holds the ultimate power to authorize major capital projects and debt.—
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New York — Collective wisdom holds that an independent central bank is absolutely vital for any advanced economy.—
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The lineup includes mashups such as the Surf N' Turf burger, a Chicken Cheeseburger and the returning Chicken Big Mac, along with novelty items like an Espresso Milkshake, an Apple Pie Mini McFlurry and Big Mac sauce sold separately as a dip.—
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The roundup includes major markdowns on everyday travel essentials like wireless earbuds, helpful toiletry bags, and cozy cold-weather picks such as the Litfun Fuzzy Memory Foam Slippers.—
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This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.—
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Four Seasons Puerto Rico comprises 104 guest rooms and 35 suites, along with a portfolio of private residences that anchor the property’s buy-in offerings.—
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The episode Art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.—
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Both tracks are penned by Stephen Schwartz, who also composes alongside John Powell.—
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According to Spark Biomedical, this stimulation regulates the nervous system and influences blood flow.—
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The commission regulates taxi rates, towing companies and aspects of ride-share companies, such as licensing, permits and safety requirements.—
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Alongside Coon and Smallwood, Bug boasts impressive supporting performances.—
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This single-story house boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and three baths.—
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That principle necessarily encompasses the freedom to end one’s own life — and to seek medical help in doing so.—
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His research encompasses a diverse range of topics related to population health outcomes.—
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The lotion also has a cooling effect that calms inflammation.—
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Soft, Layered Lighting Soft, layered lighting calms every room instantly, Saab assures.—
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“Contains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contains. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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