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containing

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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"The geology gives us the age and characteristics of the sedimentary deposits containing the fossils. It is essential for age control."

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Inside the memorial is a crypt containing the remains of more than 1,000 other soldiers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

In a 2023 blog post, Palantir described the challenge of combining data from multiple government systems containing tens of thousands of visa applications and hundreds of thousands of accommodation offers.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Newsom presented his updated budget as containing $151.6 billion for TK-12 education, including an increase of $6.4 billion from his initial January budget proposal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

“Ophelia can do it,” Mama said, her voice respectful but containing the hint of an edge.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

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