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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 formulation also contains the patented Cell-ox Shield Technology, which combines sun protection with antioxidants for deeper skin protection.
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Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
The following interview contains certain plot spoilers for Things Will Be Different!
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This article contains spoilers through Season 3 of Industry.
—Zachary Siegel, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
Many brands say their products are made from Amanita muscaria, a mushroom that contains the psychoactive but non-scheduled compounds muscimol and ibotenic acid.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
As its name suggests, the deodorant also contains exfoliating AHAs mandelic and lactic acids to minimize ingrown hairs and niacinamide for addressing skin discoloration.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
But instead of playing a party game involving faux murder or demonic possession, a suitcase is introduced that contains a body-swapping machine.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
The following interview contains certain plot spoilers for Things Will Be Different!
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This article contains spoilers through Season 3 of Industry.
—Zachary Siegel, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
Many brands say their products are made from Amanita muscaria, a mushroom that contains the psychoactive but non-scheduled compounds muscimol and ibotenic acid.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
As its name suggests, the deodorant also contains exfoliating AHAs mandelic and lactic acids to minimize ingrown hairs and niacinamide for addressing skin discoloration.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
But instead of playing a party game involving faux murder or demonic possession, a suitcase is introduced that contains a body-swapping machine.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contains
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Short term, self-doubt destroys focus and productivity, stifles creativity, holds you back from setting audacious goals, and feels downright terrible.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The difference between this and a real book, though, is that the device holds thousands of books.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Limited Edition Dragon includes backup software plus AES 256-bit hardware encryption and password protection.PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
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The My Passport Ultra includes a foot-long USB-C-to-USB-C cable and a USB-C-to-USB-A adapter.PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
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The anthology comprises four shorts—The Group, Motherland, Don’t Panic, and A Piece of Heaven—each exploring how the events of the last five years have reshaped lives and the collective psyche of Lebanon.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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Additionally, it was found that food comprises 12% of total healthcare sector greenhouse gas emissions.Molly Matthews, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Summary Circadian rhythm is the internal body clock that regulates the times of being awake and asleep in 24 hours.Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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The Texas State Funeral Services Commission, which regulates body donation in Texas, also may be able to provide information about how a body was used.Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Advanced technology for polar exploration Previously, China relied on foreign technology for its polar exploration efforts, but the country now boasts its own advanced systems.Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
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The country boasts a diverse marine ecosystem that is crucial for coastal communities, offering benefits such as fisheries, tourism, and cultural and coastal protection.Nina Seega, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The culturally rich resort encompasses the land where King Kamehameha ruled, sitting on 13 idyllic beachfront acres adjacent to the Kailua Pier.Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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The east side eruv encompasses about 5 square miles, according to the Jewish Chronicle, and includes the upper east side, Shorewood and part of Whitefish Bay.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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His job on this day involves hauling containers from the congested TraPac terminal in the Port of Los Angeles to a storage yard near the port.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details the company's decision to suspend operations in China, which involves declaring its Beijing subsidiary dormant.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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This reusable, insulated tumbler keeps her drinks hot for hours—and comes with a secure lid to help keep them contained.Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
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The fridge keeps 18 wine bottles and 56 cans of beverages at ideal storage conditions.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Contains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contains. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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