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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 Synonyms for include
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  • For all of those involved, there is no room for error.
    Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • Perryman was also the former general counsel for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and was involved in litigation requiring the FDA to allow mifepristone to be sent to patients in the mail.
    Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 19 May 2025
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  • Dickson said the site at 605-609 Davis Street now houses two vacant lots and is in blighted condition.
    Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
  • He was then taken to the only person in L.A. with the right permits to house an alligator, and that person happened to work in the film industry.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 14 May 2025
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  • Wildfire smoke contains very dangerous, tiny pollutants called PM2.5 that can travel deep into the lungs or enter the bloodstream when inhaled.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
  • Indeed, data from NASA's Lunar Prospector mission revealed the lunar nearside contains up to 10 times more thorium than lunar farside.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 14 May 2025
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  • Here are some tips from Direct Auto Insurance on how to keep squirrels out: Park in a sealed garage: Ensure the garage is enclosed and free of holes to prevent rodent entry.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
  • Even the newest additions—like our Cocoon Suite, with its decadent pink-marble bathroom and crisply made bed enclosed within sliding wicker doors—felt reassuringly solid and snug.
    Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
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  • These individuals encompass today’s high schoolers, college students and most people in their 20s.
    Brent Daub, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
  • Given its current orbit, the spacecraft’s potential landing area encompasses most of Earth’s surface between 52 degrees north and 52 degrees south latitude.
    Lee Billings, Scientific American, 7 May 2025
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  • No longer confined to the pursuit of profit alone, these powerful forces are being reimagined as instruments of global healing, capable of restoring trust, dignity and interconnectedness across all sectors.
    Yujia Zhu, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • Dempsey was sent to live with a distant city counselor and grew up to work in data entry, confined to her apartment computer.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 15 May 2025
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  • Instead, eating and preparing them may simply entail extra care and adherence to best food safety practices.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 May 2025
  • Here's a breakdown of the three-tiered alert system from the NWS and what each level entails: High wind warning: Take action!
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
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  • What’s more, the cream lids are topped with a star encased in clear acrylic.
    Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 7 May 2025
  • This beautiful ring features three stunning stones encased in a sleek, textured band.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 May 2025

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“Include.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/include. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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