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contains

VERB

include, hold

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accommodate consist of enclose encompass have incorporate involve

STRONG

comprehend comprise embody embrace hold seat subsume

WEAK

be composed of have capacity for take in

Antonyms

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exclude free

STRONG

disbelieve let go release

VERB

hold back, control

Synonyms

STRONGEST

collect cool curb stop

STRONG

check compose cork harness hog-tie rein repress restrain restrict smother stifle

WEAK

bottle up hold in keep back keep lid on put half nelson on simmer down

Antonyms

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continue encourage

STRONG

allow free help let go liberate permit release

WEAK

exclude

Example Sentences

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The island also contains many culturally significant sites for the Chumash people.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In addition, meat also contains compounds such as heme iron which may actually increase the formation of N-nitrosamines.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

It contains its own 18-hole golf course and statues of figures including Marcus Aurelius.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The fund contains a mix of private-equity investments and other assets.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

For from this almost Nothing I have very nearly recreated the entire universe, which contains everything!

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton