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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 perennial problem for Republicans who’ve wanted to get rid of the ACA is that the law contains provisions that are popular with voters.
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Lovingly handcrafted in small batches by a team of mostly 1st-generation Eastern Europeans, every package contains wholesome, made-from-scratch Polish classics that taste like a slice of home away from home.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The center blue stripe contains 20 smaller stars surrounding a center star, which represent Illinois as the 21st state.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
This article contains affiliate links.
—Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
The package, shaped like a storybook, contains six rolls of Lifesavers along with a heartwarming Christmas story about Santa and his elves.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Rice water contains antioxidants, which can help fight free radicals in your body.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Each certificate contains the slate of electors for each presidential candidate, along with the number of votes received by each candidate; normally, this is the popular vote.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
Meatball Soup Meatball soup contains brown rice, meat, low-sodium bouillon, onion, tomato, egg, and a vegetable mix.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Lovingly handcrafted in small batches by a team of mostly 1st-generation Eastern Europeans, every package contains wholesome, made-from-scratch Polish classics that taste like a slice of home away from home.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The center blue stripe contains 20 smaller stars surrounding a center star, which represent Illinois as the 21st state.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
This article contains affiliate links.
—Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
The package, shaped like a storybook, contains six rolls of Lifesavers along with a heartwarming Christmas story about Santa and his elves.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Rice water contains antioxidants, which can help fight free radicals in your body.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Each certificate contains the slate of electors for each presidential candidate, along with the number of votes received by each candidate; normally, this is the popular vote.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
Meatball Soup Meatball soup contains brown rice, meat, low-sodium bouillon, onion, tomato, egg, and a vegetable mix.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contains
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For instance, imagine discovering that a distant relative holds political views that clash with your own.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite this, the traditional format of the Indianapolis 500 remains untouched, which holds personal significance for Reinbold.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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This includes specific trends and products that are gaining popularity, identifying patterns and forecasting demand.Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Michael’s background as a Senior Commissioning Engineer includes building a battery plant for General Motors and working in Toyota’s Robotics and Automation Division.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The electrode of a regular battery comprises particles that are about 50 times thinner than human hair.Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Film AlUla shorts germinated from the AlUla Creates program at Film AlUla, the film commission for the swathe of northwest Saudi Arabia roughly the size of Belgium that also comprises a lush oasis and vast sandstone canyons.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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Now, some are suggesting that Welch may have run afoul of the Securities and Exchange Commission, an independent oversight agency that regulates financial markets, including cryptocurrency.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Similar to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the Québec Maple Syrup Producers federation regulates the production of syrup to control its price, putting a quota on how much syrup would sell each year.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Around them, the Franklin fire, fueled by fierce winds, ravaged the Santa Monica Mountains and forced thousands of people to evacuate from Malibu — the famed affluent coastal enclave that boasts picturesque beaches and celebrity homeowners.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Just east of Malibu is the Getty Villa, a branch of the Getty Center that boasts Greek and Roman antiquities.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cookie icing encompasses a range of icings used for decorating cookies, sometimes with different types of liquids in the mix, and often sets up a bit softer than royal icing.Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Gingerbread encompasses a few different categories of baked goods, from cookies to loaf cake.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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This cream not only locks in moisture but also calms and soothes my skin when exposed to changing climates or dry air in the cabin.Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Formulated with niacinamide, glycerin, hydrolyzed jojoba esters and sodium hyaluronate, the toner also calms redness and breakouts, plus strengthens the skin barrier.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Conclusion Evaluating your custody solution provider involves a thorough examination of several critical factors to ensure the safety and accessibility of your digital assets.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Case 2000 involves allegations that Netanyahu negotiated a deal, with the owner of Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, for better coverage in return for legislation to slow the growth of a rival newspaper.The Week UK, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Contains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contains. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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