CONTAINS Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

contains

verb

present tense third-person singular of contain

as in holds

to have within the top drawer of the cabinet contains my stamp collection

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as in includes

to have as part of a whole the contract contains several new clauses

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as in comprises

to be made up of the recipe contains several parts

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as in composes

to gain emotional or mental control of could hardly contain herself when she heard that she had won the scholarship

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as in regulates

to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) frantic efforts to contain the spread of the disease

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Recent Examples of contains This floor also contains a guest bedroom and bathroom, staff quarters, laundry and a security room. — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026 This spice contains plant compounds called gingerols and shogaols, which help lower the level of inflammatory proteins in the body and block inflammation from occurring. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 26 Oct. 2026 These metaphors take on fresh force at a museum whose collection contains so many mosaics and so many textiles, and which is increasingly dedicated to uncovering the personal stories of their makers. — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 Each product differs in its stabilizing proteins, and Letybo contains fewer complexing proteins than most. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026 In addition to candidates, the Maryland ballot contains three ballot questions amending the state’s constitution. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026 It has been operated as a restaurant since 1952 and contains an exhibition on its history. — Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 According to the American Lung Association, the aerosol produced by e-cigarettes contains fine chemical particles, heavy metals such as nickel and lead, and organic compounds. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 If the brain’s primary goal is to reduce prediction error, this way of being contains a trap. — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contains

Verb

There is a build up of dust on the chain that holds the cup dispenser suspended above the ice cream station.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
One other consideration was the Dream’s primary home, Gateway Center Arena in College Park, which holds about 3,500.

— Rod Beard, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of holds

Verb

Their Students' List of candidates includes various experts in their fields with little or no experience in politics or state jobs.

— JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
To their credit, both Aikman and Buck are pros on air and the quality of the ESPN MNF broadcasts since this has become public remains the same, which includes the Cowboys at Eagles on Monday night.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of includes

Verb

The Illinois Medical District comprises Stroger Hospital of Cook County, University of Illinois Health, Rush University Medical Center, the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, and several other medical institutions.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
The rest comprises things like structural supports, cooling systems, electrical connections, etc.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of comprises

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The man composes his responses with the help of a manual that instructs him on which incoming string of Chinese characters should be answered with which other string of Chinese characters.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
Agent authority composes dynamically.

— Harsh Singhal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Definition of composes

Verb

Doctors point to how the body regulates its own temperature at night, and how a cozy pair of socks can nudge that process along.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
Every few years, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, which regulates the sport, makes the teams redesign their cars.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of regulates

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Amenities and experiences Under Canvas Moab boasts a lineup of on-site programming.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2026
For more than 50 years, Leather Honey has been producing a miraculously effective leather cleaner – with more than 33,000 positive reviews – and leather conditioner, which boasts more than 68,000 positive reviews.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of boasts

Verb

CineGouna now encompasses Funding; Forum, a program of panels, masterclasses and industry discussions; Market, which connects filmmakers with companies and institutions; and Emerge, its initiative for young and emerging talent.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
Salazar is locked in a competitive campaign against Democrat Eliott Rodriguez to represent Florida’s 27th Congressional District, which encompasses Coral Gables, South Miami, Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of encompasses

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Gray also expects initial public offerings to resume once the market and geopolitical situation calms a bit.

— Michelle Fox, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Magnesium calms the nervous system and supports GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid, an important neurotransmitter) production, helping muscles genuinely relax rather than feel tired.

— Patsy Anthony, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026