CONTAINS Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

contains

verb

present tense third-person singular of contain

as in holds

to have within the top drawer of the cabinet contains my stamp collection

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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 Although the book contains a disclaimer saying some facts were changed, Palal argued that names, hotels and other details changed while the central account did not. — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026 Seed butter contains nutrients naturally found in the whole seed, including protein, fiber, magnesium and other vitamins and minerals. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026 The wonder of these spare and beveled narratives is the depth of feeling and nuance each one contains. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 This article contains spoilers for the Furious season one finale. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 31 Aug. 2026 In conventional GaN electronics, one of these sheets contains mobile electrons, forming a two-dimensional electron gas, or 2DEG. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 Mood Chicken contains the amino acid tryptophan, says Slayton, which can help build serotonin. — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026 Each contains a proprietary ingredient combination named VitaMega Complex, consisting of vitamin-C rich Kakadu plum, inositol to strengthen the hair fiber, and sacha inchi, an omega-dense oil that nourishes hair. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 This pick from Dagne Dover pretty much checks every box—it is made from thick neoprene material that stands up on its own, contains multiple pockets for storage, and has a removable mesh pouch. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2026

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Two more advisers, each of whom holds the president’s trust, are also leaving the White House within weeks.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Even if El Niño’s temperature swings stayed exactly the same magnitude, its floods and droughts would still get worse in a warmer world because the hotter atmosphere holds more water vapor.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of holds

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Plus, the modular set includes one roomy sofa, one armchair, a large and small ottoman, and an acacia coffee table that can be configured in several layouts to suit your needs.

— Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
The Judge card Towns purchased includes two Gold Logoman patches worn by the Yankees outfielder during each of the last two seasons to mark his consecutive MVP campaigns in 2024 and 2025.

— Larry Holder, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of includes

Verb

Clinique’s new Daily Calm Collection comprises skincare and makeup designed expressly for those with sensitive or post-procedure skin.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
Both the green entryway and the reddish oak that comprises the door frames and kitchen nod to the apartment’s original color palette.

— Belén Afonso, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of comprises

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The man composes his responses with the help of a manual that instructs him on which incoming string of Chinese characters should be answered with which other string of Chinese characters.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
Agent authority composes dynamically.

— Harsh Singhal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Definition of composes

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Niacinamide — a multi-functional ingredient that strengthens the skin barrier, regulates oil production, and calms and fades discoloration — is also in the mix.

— Claudia Fisher, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
There’s also research that indicates microplastics cause disruptions to our endocrine system, which regulates our hormones.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of regulates

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Around fifty thousand people of Filipino descent live in Queens, many of them in Woodside, which boasts New York City’s oldest Jollibee, a mega-popular Filipino fast-food chain.

— Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Birmingham is popular with motorcycle and auto racing fans because of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, which boasts the largest collection of vintage motorcycles and Lotus race cars.

— Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of boasts

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But Giamatteo sees the QNX business as key to a future in AI, specifically, physical AI, a term that encompasses products like autonomous cars and robotics.

— Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The solidly blue seat encompasses most of Sacramento’s downtown core and stretchs from Lodi to Placerville.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of encompasses

Verb

Niacinamide — a multi-functional ingredient that strengthens the skin barrier, regulates oil production, and calms and fades discoloration — is also in the mix.

— Claudia Fisher, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
Tight styles aren’t just something to avoid until your scalp calms down—they’re worth limiting as an ongoing precaution.

— Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026