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as in to include
to have as part of a whole
the contract contains several new clauses
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as in to comprise
to be made up of
the recipe contains several parts
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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
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Recent Examples of contain
Many soaps contain yet more chemicals that have nothing to do with cleaning and everything to do with creating a fragrant facade of cleanliness.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
The key difference is that turmeric contains only a small amount of curcumin.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 3 Mar. 2025
The formula also contains polyhydroxy acid, a cousin to AHAs that offer light exfoliating perks.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
Authorities also found a small bag containing a tan powder-like substance which tested positive for fentanyl.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2025
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
The key difference is that turmeric contains only a small amount of curcumin.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 3 Mar. 2025
The formula also contains polyhydroxy acid, a cousin to AHAs that offer light exfoliating perks.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
Authorities also found a small bag containing a tan powder-like substance which tested positive for fentanyl.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contain
Verb
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The show has been held at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live every year since 2013 (except for a virtual show in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic).—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Star found police department documents showing La Guardia had held that position since at least 2018.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2025
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The non-manufacturing PMI, which includes services and construction, also climbed to 50.4 from 50.2 in January.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Attendees at this year’s event included Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa, Shaboozey, Millie Bobby Brown and more.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Since then, our campus in Oxford has flourished, now comprising dozens of researchers under the tutelage of Professor Alvaro Cartea.—
Steven Desmyter,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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American identities comprise many layers and pathways.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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Anadol’s ‘Living Architecture’ installation is accompanied by a custom soundscape composed by Anadol’s longtime collaborator, Kerim Karaoglu which integrates sound recordings made in the museum and enhances the sensory immersion of the installation.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The two-tone Schiaparelli gown is composed of a white maxi dress with sculptural halter straps that accentuate its deep V neckline and a dark blue raw denim corset.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, when a person feels emotionally validated, their nervous system remains regulated and open to connection, reinforcing trust and intimacy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The red states allege that the claims pending in state court seek to regulate activity outside of the blue states' borders and involve an area governed by federal law.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The singer-songwriter boasts five No. 1s on the Americana/Folk Albums chart, notched between 2010 and 2021.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
7 Mar. 2025
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The show boasts an impressive ensemble cast and cameos.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Petito’s case is one of many domestic violence tragedies involving young people that continue to provoke anger and fear, and that’s especially true when these cases involve teenagers.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Nordahl and co-writer Rasmus Birch mostly keep the stakes high and the drama involving without sinking into histrionics; the resulting film, recently premiered in Berlin’s Panorama strand, is relatable and broadly distributable arthouse fare.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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The formula also provides skincare and wellness benefits with niacinamide to support the skin barrier and ashwagandha to calm nerves.—
Bea McMonagle,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Successfully calming down someone else can remind you of your capability to do the same for yourself.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Contain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contain. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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