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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 findings suggest that the cell surface contains structured biological information that can be read using a standardized approach.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

"That match contains every possible match in history," Cabral added.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The sarnie, sold by bakery chain Gail's, contains 6.88g of salt.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Like most clichés, this one contains truth, but its expression sounds like an excuse to keep quiet and do nothing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The T-shirt inside had the word “Freddie” above the box from the periodic table that contains the atomic symbol Hg.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone