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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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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
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2 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
ABC News,
11 May 2026
In the example below, a search for urban green spaces produces suggested links to content about specific projects in New York and Singapore.
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8 May 2026
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And because of the high fiber content in the fruit's arils, overconsumption may cause digestive discomfort such as bloating and gas in some individuals.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy.
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Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
2 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
Spurs will content themselves that their destiny remains in their hands.
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ABC News,
11 May 2026
In the example below, a search for urban green spaces produces suggested links to content about specific projects in New York and Singapore.
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ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for content
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Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer in your 4th House of Home and Family, bringing old household topics, family patterns, or private concerns back up for review.
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This train of thought quickly gets lost in the sauce as the topic frustratingly switches back to Shamea and her job with the NBA.
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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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Shoppers are reading labels, asking harder questions, and rewarding products that deliver both enjoyment and genuine function.
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The visual accompaniment to the president’s promise of national enjoyment showed two multistory stone arcades running down the length of the Mall—very classical, very retvrn—thronged with crowds.
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After the final friendly, when a reporter remarked on the team's fluidity and intensity, Pochettino looked satisfied.
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The piece is currently available in 15 colors and has more than 3,900 five-star reviews from satisfied shoppers.
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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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The news comes as Lackland Air Force Base in Texas — home to the Air Force's Basic Military Training program — grapples with a flu outbreak that has infected 275 people in recent weeks, a congressional staffer with knowledge of the matter told CBS News.
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To make matters worse, microbiome testing has gotten cheaper and faster, but not more accurate.
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The analyst sees scope for further penetration of this tool as advertisers using the product are increasing spending at nearly twice the rate of non-users.
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Tensions peaked over what many Venezuelans viewed as an inadequate response by the government, whose soldiers, firefighters, police and military cadets were evidently underprepared to respond to the scope of the tragedy.
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“Content.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/content. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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