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as in topic
a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)
although I appreciate the poem's lyrical qualities, I don't understand its content
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as in coverage
the amount of something (as subject matter) included
judging from the table of contents, I'd have to say that this book covers most of the major topics in American history
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as in meaning
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
the speech was filled with fine words but devoid of any real content
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as in enjoyment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
slept to her heart's content on weekends
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as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
are you content with your present salary?
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as in to please
to give satisfaction to
a person easily contented by life's simple pleasures
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Additionally, the partnership will include event integrations, educational content, performance data and athlete development initiatives.
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Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 July 2026
Allbusiness,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Skipping that login convenience is a good idea on security grounds, too, given how many Facebook account-takeover scams are out there and how Meta’s content-moderation machinery can wrongly lock people out.
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Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Payton Titus,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 June 2026
Not content with a single major exhibition, Chan has also mounted a second project at the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, the 85-foot spiral tower constructed in the 16th century.
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Anthony Demarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Noun
The deal was unveiled during DANAFF Industry Days at the fourth Danang Asian Film Festival, a program launched to connect Vietnamese content producers with buyers from abroad.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Additionally, the partnership will include event integrations, educational content, performance data and athlete development initiatives.
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Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 July 2026
Adjective
The recent termination letter sent to Scott Pelley is full of content ready-made for responses.
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Allbusiness,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Skipping that login convenience is a good idea on security grounds, too, given how many Facebook account-takeover scams are out there and how Meta’s content-moderation machinery can wrongly lock people out.
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Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Verb
What will whoever fills his shoes have to content with?
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Payton Titus,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 June 2026
Not content with a single major exhibition, Chan has also mounted a second project at the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, the 85-foot spiral tower constructed in the 16th century.
—
Anthony Demarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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While the slate of laws was passed, several lawmakers have signaled that more bills will be introduced on the topic in the next session, which starts in January 2027.
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Type a topic into the input field, and the platform spins up a structured presentation with smart layouts, professional copy, and visuals across every slide.
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Also on the tax front, lawmakers passed a bill ordering the Department of Finance to analyze the extent to which major corporations in the state leave their employees reliant on Medi-Cal for health insurance coverage.
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To get the best view of the moon, check local weather forecasts in your area to make sure there won't be heavy cloud coverage or storms.
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The younger Russert traded his role as an NBC News congressional correspondent in July 2016 for a decadelong quest to find deeper meaning in faraway destinations.
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Jupiter enters your 9th House of Travel and Learning, expanding horizons and refreshing your sense of meaning.
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Transforming unused outdoor areas creates functional spaces for relaxation and enjoyment.
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While enjoyment often leads globally, its source is the work itself, not entertainment.
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And with that, brands are no longer satisfied with trackside visibility alone.
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Mortgages will also generally continue to rack up interest until the loan is satisfied and many personal and auto loans also continue to accumulate interest, according to their terms.
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Create Layers Gardens in shade often rely less on color and more on other attributes to please the eye.
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The steeply descending main street of Haworth is filled with tea shops, pubs and stores clearly dedicated to pleasing Brontë pilgrims, but its basic form, including the original stationery store where the sisters once bought their paper, remains the same.
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For Isaienko, that is precisely why festivals like Stoned Climbers matter.
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So the Heat are confident and Giannis is confident, which is what matters.
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The movement lacks central leadership and messaging, but its scope has expanded beyond the environmental complaints that sparked it.
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The agency has not indicated when that review will conclude, and the final scope of any patent could change during the examination process.
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“Content.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/content. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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