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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

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

continue encourage

STRONG

allow free help let go liberate permit release

WEAK

exclude

Example Sentences

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Each cluster contains a naturally occurring opening that is exactly 1 nanometer wide and remains permanently stable.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Paraguay are the lowest-ranked team in Group D, which also contains Australia and Turkey, but have as much World Cup pedigree as any of their rivals.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Dark chocolate is often seen as a healthier choice than milk chocolate, because it contains less sugar and more cocoa, which is a source of flavanols.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“Black powder. It contains potassium nitrate—saltpeter, you know—and charcoal and sulfur.”

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam