as in composed
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as in included
to have as part of a whole
the contract contains several new clauses
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as in comprised
to be made up of
the recipe contains several parts
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as in calmed
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 controlled
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 contained
Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
That outcome isn’t more likely than a more contained scenario, which would limit the war to a ground offensive in Gaza and have almost no long-term global economic consequences.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2023
Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2025
Many of the posts contained hateful messages about Muslim Americans, the same type of bigotry O'Reilly had fought against.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Firth is likely to get all the praise, and his contained unraveling is compelling.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
That outcome isn’t more likely than a more contained scenario, which would limit the war to a ground offensive in Gaza and have almost no long-term global economic consequences.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2023
Verb
The truck contained an Islamic State flag, according to authorities.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2025
Many of the posts contained hateful messages about Muslim Americans, the same type of bigotry O'Reilly had fought against.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contained
Adjective
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The sets had their ups and downs: some of the improvisations were gorgeous, but the more composed elements felt messy.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Stability, the ability to remain composed, consistent and dependable, especially during times of change and stress, is the bedrock of trust and the quiet strength that allows others to feel secure and focused.—
Michael McFall,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The couple married on July 25, 2020, and held their wedding celebration on July 9, 2022, at MSU’s Breslin Student Events Center, where the basketball team plays.—
Alexandra Hurtado,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Also, the Heat held the NBA’s 14th-worst record at the start of the skid and now has the league’s eighth-worst record this season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The victims included two surgeons, two of their children and the children's partners—all en route to celebrate a birthday and Passover when the aircraft went down near Copake, New York.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Carter’s look comprised a corset top with crystal embellishments and matching pants featuring a slit around the knees to improve her mobility during the performance.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
26 Dec. 2024
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Each unit comprised a photon transceiver and a digital processing unit, and the devices were hooked together via 10 km of dedicated optical fiber.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
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There, Irving fought for his man, and Burt calmed him down, shook his hand, and said goodbye.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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When the crew announced the plane was returning to Savannah, Augustin calmed down, the court document says.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Even if your host doesn't mind if guests run late, giving yourself extra time before events will help you to feel more collected rather than rushed.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2025
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Volunteers will pick up the debris, bag it and pile the bags so the Overland Park Parks and Recreation crews can pick up and properly dispose of the collected trash.—
Debra Skodack,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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The head coach has always boasted about being able to pick two national team rosters, such is the depth of the talent pool in the United States.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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By December 1871, the number of detainees in South Carolina had doubled and prosecutors boasted about having secured 49 guilty pleas.—
Brittany Friedman / Made by History,
TIME,
6 Jan. 2025
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Injuries have played a major role in undermining the collective impact of the players involved for Brighton, while a third of the signings have been out on loan to clubs throughout the continent.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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For Hunter, the initial attraction to Lincoln involved Rhule and the Nebraska brand.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Contained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contained. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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