include

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

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of include The top-loading tray holds up to 60 sheets of paper, and 3 months of ink are included with your purchase. Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025 As a result, Ecuador has avoided the extraordinary inflation that has afflicted so many nations in South America, including Argentina. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025 Leaper participated in Special Olympic events for many years including clinics at Allen Fieldhouse. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2025 For example, the 20-foot home includes two bedrooms, while the 40-foot home includes three bedrooms. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for include
Recent Examples of Synonyms for include
Verb
  • No other vehicles appeared to have been involved in the crash, and damage to the surrounding area was limited to the parking lot, Nunez said.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
  • In addition to the exploding festival stage, there’s a drunken bachelorette wreck, plus a jaw-dropping boy-with-the-red-balloon moment involving a little girl and a kite.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Tang Wing, a collaboration with the architecture firm Beyer Blinder Belle, will also house rotating special exhibitions, requiring blank canvases of sorts.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The team performed the measurements using the JYFLTRAP double-Penning trap, which is a world-class instrument housed in the university’s accelerator laboratory.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • McSweeney’s elevation appeared bizarre, but Bailey and his selection team have openly stated their belief that the Test team should contain the best six batters regardless of position.
    Sam Dalling, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • But much like Week 1 against Justin Herbert and the Chargers, the Chiefs’ inability to contain the opposing quarterback in timely spots lost them the football game.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In 2004, Rader resumed sending letters, including one to The Wichita Eagle, enclosing Wegerle’s drivers license and photos of the crime scene.
    Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The tree produces an annual fall harvest of walnuts, enclosed in a green husk that darkens when ripe.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The 14-day order took effect Thursday and applies to all DHS agents, including those with ICE and US Customs and Border Protection, in the district which encompasses Chicago and the Broadview ICE processing facility.
    Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
  • My reporting has encompassed a little bit of everything, from rising municipal budgets to tight local elections to overturned affordable housing developments.
    Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The religious element is not confined to Islam, with the storyline weaving in Christian beliefs and at points, moments of mysticism.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
  • In Portland, anti-ICE protests have taken place nearly daily since June, largely confined to a block outside the ICE facility, about two miles south of downtown.
    Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But what does that process entail?
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Advertisement The Texas Attorney General’s Office didn’t share any additional details about what groups would be the target of these undercover probes, or what these investigations would entail.
    Chantelle Lee, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The window encasing the passenger compartment is perhaps the most striking aspect, and, if the car is ever built, will have an interesting windshield wiper setup.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Now 69% off, these fall-friendly ankle booties are made of 100% toffee-colored leather that encase your feet in timeless style and all-day comfort.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Include.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/include. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on include

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!