containing

ADJECTIVE

comprehensive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

all-inclusive broad complete encyclopedic exhaustive extensive far-reaching full global overall sweeping thorough

STRONG

absolute blanket catholic general infinite umbrella whole

WEAK

across the board all-embracing compendious comprising discursive encircling expansive in depth lock stock and barrel of great scope synoptic the big picture the whole shebang the works wall-to-wall wide widespread

Antonyms

STRONGEST

empty incomplete limited narrow needy restricted short uncomprehensive unfinished

STRONG

circumscribed definite imperfect partial specific

WEAK

exclusive incomprehensive particular selective

PREPOSITION

Synonyms

WEAK

about appertaining to appropriate to as concerns as regards attributed to away from based on belonging to characterized by coming from concerning connected with consisting of epithetical going from in reference to in regard to like made from out from out of peculiar to pertaining to proceeding from referring to regarding related to showing

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Or did his men just plaster up some notices containing the decree across the city, roughly as utility workers warn locals about downed power lines?

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

People who regularly consume foods containing common preservatives may face a greater risk of developing high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published in the European Heart Journal.

From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026

This includes a polished headshot and banner containing her contact info.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

To get to the small but sunny corridor that houses the work, one might make a few indirect turns and cross the gallery containing Andreas Gursky’s “Ocean” series.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Hal took it upon himself to send telegrams containing the doctors’ updates to relatives and friends in Ohio.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

containing

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