include

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Synonym Chooser

How does the verb include contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of include are comprehend, embrace, and involve. While all these words mean "to contain within as part of the whole," include suggests the containment of something as a constituent, component, or subordinate part of a larger whole.

the price of dinner includes dessert

When could comprehend be used to replace include?

The words comprehend and include can be used in similar contexts, but comprehend implies that something comes within the scope of a statement or definition.

his system comprehends all history

In what contexts can embrace take the place of include?

The meanings of embrace and include largely overlap; however, embrace implies a gathering of separate items within a whole.

her faith embraces both Christian and non-Christian beliefs

When is it sensible to use involve instead of include?

The words involve and include are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, involve suggests inclusion by virtue of the nature of the whole, whether by being its natural or inevitable consequence.

the new job involves a lot of detail

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of include With a dedicated press corps covering the team, the Football Association provided a swanky workroom for reporters (including those in Kansas City). Pete Grathoff june 14, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026 Ma has also secured sponsorships for his World Cup appearance from some of the biggest Chinese brands, including technology firm Lenovo and electronics giant Hisense. Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 15 June 2026 Some of the allegations included removing protective plastic guards covering actresses’ vaginas during the filming of intimate scenes, and Franco getting angry when actresses didn’t want to go topless. Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for include
Recent Examples of Synonyms for include
Verb
  • Prominently, Laviolette’s teams have featured defensemen who liberally join the rush and get involved in five-man cycles, concepts that were largely foreign to the Kings’ corps last season.
    Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 11 June 2026
  • Kyle Busch was heavily involved in Brexton’s driving endeavors and looked forward to his blossoming career.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Unlike its peers, the Obama Presidential Center will not house the thousands of artifacts and documents that recorded his saga.
    Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
  • Start by visiting the Ojai Valley Museum, housed in a converted church.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • The Chiefs Hall of Honor on the second-level concourse contains the organization’s four Super Bowl trophies, memorabilia, exhibits and documents, and there is no admission to walk through history.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
  • The farm system does not contain an endless supply of prospects.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • The stone disks enclosed in a twisted wire structure are held in place by leaf designs with similar petals to the Love in Verona collections.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
  • Crossbows and bows must be unloaded and uncocked or enclosed in a case or carried in the trunk of a vehicle while that vehicle is operated on public land or on a highway, road or street.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 4 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The conservation development outlines several unique features, including building with sustainable materials, a nature trail that will encompass the perimeter of the development and communal green spaces.
    Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
  • At the core of this AI transformation is Epic’s Cosmos dataset, encompassing over 300 million patient records and more than 16 billion encounters across four countries—a formidable advantage that sets Epic apart from its competitors.
    Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The powerful status of Ankara’s military was solidified during the Cold War as a way to keep communism and political Islam in check, but the force was largely confined to combating domestic troubles until Erdogan took power.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 June 2026
  • His legacy at this point is confined to the unfunded mandates of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the equally unfunded obligations created by ignoring a statute of repose for child abuse claims, regrettably upheld by a bare majority on the Maryland Supreme Court.
    George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Even with a scuffling offense, Counsell anticipates Shaw going back into his prior role, which largely entailed starts and at-bats against lefties with late-game pinch running opportunities.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
  • Lee was scheduled to become the ninth person in the country put to death via nitrogen hypoxia, which was pioneered by Alabama in 2024 and entails breathing pure nitrogen through a mask while being denied oxygen.
    Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Wear a mask and eye protection, then make sure to encase the space with plastic so that any disturbed mold spores don't travel around the home.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
  • Documents from the monastery of San Lorenzo in Capua refer to the tiny balls of fatty milk encased in their own stretchy, tangy skin as mozze.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026

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“Include.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/include. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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