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 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 SweetNight says the new foam contains twice as much PCM and gel particles as its traditional formulations, while a large-pore internal structure is designed to increase airflow. — New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026 The collection contains 20 stamps with five individual images, including photographs of sunflowers and a teapot. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026 Powered by Uniflavon—a proprietary blend of botanical extracts that have anti-irritation properties—the formula also contains magnolia to calm visible signs of irritation. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026 Each earcup of the FoKus Artemis contains a dynamic, planar and balanced armature driver in a three-way design. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The belief that the lunar south pole contains vast stores of frozen water is a key reason this region has become the main stage for this international competition. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026 The 23-year-old, whose deal contains a club option for a further year, has been followed by Hull City and clubs in Italy and Germany. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contains

Verb

San Bruno’s 1-million-cubic-foot facility alone holds more than 750,000 immigration case files, many of which document Asian American and Pacific Islander history on the West Coast.

— Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
Ivan’s room feels practically airless, his face obscured in shadows, or captured in hazy side profiles, as Anica’s bright, concerned gaze holds the frame’s focus.

— Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of holds

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Guidance includes carrying ample water and supplies, checking road and weather conditions in advance and taking an alternative means of communication, such as a satellite communicator or emergency beacon.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
The Arm ecosystem now includes more than 22 million developers worldwide.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of includes

Verb

The titular gang comprises Mac (McElhenney), a closeted wannabe tough guy; the narcissistic prepster Dennis (Glenn Howerton); Dennis’s chronically unsure fraternal twin, Dee (Kaitlin Olson); and the bar’s buffoonish janitor, Charlie (Charlie Day).

— Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
That figure comprises both actual sales and equivalent units generated by millions of plays on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and others.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 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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Rousting caregivers at night Villa Serena’s ALFs have been repeatedly cited by the Agency for Health Care Administration, which regulates nursing homes and ALFs in Florida.

— Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
His department, through The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, regulates self-driving vehicles.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of regulates

Verb

Summary Anthropic's Claude now boasts enhanced integration with Google Workspace, enabling direct interaction with Gmail and Google Drive, alongside expanded mobile access for its Cowork tool, evolving it into a comprehensive AI workplace agent.

— Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Good Good, the popular YouTube golf channel that boasts more than 2 million subscribers, has issued an apology after posting a video ad that included a man shoving a woman to the ground.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of boasts

Verb

The district encompasses an increasingly Democratic-leaning Omaha metro area of 1 million-plus and its more conservative suburbs — famous for steaks and the Reuben sandwich's birthplace, though New York disputes that.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Today, Nobu encompasses almost 60 restaurants and a rapidly growing portfolio of hotels and residential developments.

— Nick Scott, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026