containing

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All (2) Adjective (1) Preposition (1)

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comprehensive adj.
of prep.

ADJECTIVE

comprehensive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

all-inclusive broad complete encyclopedic exhaustive extensive far-reaching full global overall sweeping thorough

STRONG

absolute blanket catholic general infinite umbrella whole

WEAK

across the board all-embracing compendious comprising discursive encircling expansive in depth lock stock and barrel of great scope synoptic the big picture the whole shebang the works wall-to-wall wide widespread

Antonyms

STRONGEST

empty incomplete limited narrow needy restricted short uncomprehensive unfinished

STRONG

circumscribed definite imperfect partial specific

WEAK

exclusive incomprehensive particular selective

PREPOSITION

Synonyms

WEAK

about appertaining to appropriate to as concerns as regards attributed to away from based on belonging to characterized by coming from concerning connected with consisting of epithetical going from in reference to in regard to like made from out from out of peculiar to pertaining to proceeding from referring to regarding related to showing

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containing

Unlike water, blood is a complex mixture containing plasma, red blood cells, platelets, and other components.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

To make this possible, the researchers developed a system built around a special crystal containing thorium atoms, manufactured at TU Wien.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

Last month, the International Union for Conservation of Nature warned fires were burning in habitats containing 52 percent of Borneo's orangutan population.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

In one incident in July 2023, the company breached its permit after rainwater containing oil leaked from the site - the EA classed the event as "significant".

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

In her lap was the envelope containing all the money that the pawnbroker had given her.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

containing

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