- present tense form of contain (3rd person singular).
contains
Example Sentences
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The spinal cord contains "gating" circuits that normally suppress mechanical itch signals, allowing them to pass through only under specific conditions.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
Mac Allister's CV already contains a World Cup and a Copa America title, as well as a Premier League title.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
A safe cable contains wires that enable communication with the phone’s battery management system, which monitors temperature, tracks voltage and detects short circuits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
There will be a box at some stores, yes, but it contains a download code, not a disc.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
“See? The only entry that contains any useful information at all is the one about Gallery Seventeen, at the British Museum.”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
