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as in contained
to have as part of a whole
the college application included some thought-provoking essay questions
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as in housed
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
that inextinguishable spark of liberty that is included within every human being
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Recent Examples of included
Discussions have included an off-ramp for President Miguel Díaz-Canel and for members of the Castro family that ruled Cuba for decades to remain on the island.
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Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Production of this article included the use of AI.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Reynolds wrote in the email included in the lawsuit.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The analysis included nearly 1,000 adults who were 70 years old on average.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Last year, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct publicly reprimanded and admonished Givens, citing conduct that included allowing a staff member to impersonate her during a 2021 bond hearing and taking action in cases after she had been recused.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Homicide data from the Illinois State Police, which patrols the city’s expressways, also is not included here.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
That most recently included Xi’s top general, who was seen as a close confidant.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The group gave Hall a list of its recommendations—which included increasing visitation access and adding staff for programs—and most of the items were Friedmann’s.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Production of this article included the use of AI.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Reynolds wrote in the email included in the lawsuit.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The analysis included nearly 1,000 adults who were 70 years old on average.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Last year, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct publicly reprimanded and admonished Givens, citing conduct that included allowing a staff member to impersonate her during a 2021 bond hearing and taking action in cases after she had been recused.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Homicide data from the Illinois State Police, which patrols the city’s expressways, also is not included here.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
That most recently included Xi’s top general, who was seen as a close confidant.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The group gave Hall a list of its recommendations—which included increasing visitation access and adding staff for programs—and most of the items were Friedmann’s.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for included
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The message from Balich to Ogalla contained strategy on how the County Board should act on the 143rd Street widening project through Homer Glen, which was a contentious issue.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of aircraft shelters likely contained more planes, hidden from satellite view.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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His killing at the sprawling complex that housed his offices and residence in Tehran has created a vacuum in a system designed above all to prevent exactly that kind of instability.—
Imtiaz Tyab,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Producer Nastasya Popov’s directorial debut, Idiotka, stars Anna Baryshnikov as Margarita, an aspiring fashion designer who goes on a Project Runway-style reality show called Slay, Serve, Survive in order to keep her Russian Jewish family housed in their West Hollywood apartment.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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Now, the hospital, which treats mostly people involved with the justice system, is expanding to alleviate the county’s overlapping mental health and homelessness crisis, in what proponents described as a more compassionate approach than in the past.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Alemseged was not involved in the research.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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These habitats provide access to landscaped terraces, maximize natural ventilation, and are enclosed by energy efficient systems and facades.—
Adam Williams
March 06,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
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The sounds are most prominent near an underground yellow jacket nest, paper wasp nest, or the large, enclosed bald-fast hornet's paper nest.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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And Orlando residents can recommit themselves to the spirit of unity that encompassed their grief and pushed them to strive for something better.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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Jackie's apartment encompassed what was originally two apartments.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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The membrane, which wraps around the battery like a skin, is a composite material comprising lithium chloride (LiCl), graphene oxide (GO), and active carbon fiber (ACF), all encased in a porous PTFE membrane and supported by a copper frame.—
Etiido Uko
March 04,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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Candidates need to be officially certified to borrow any Lunar and Meteorite Sample Disks encased in Lucite plastic, and retain a copy of their certification form that was legally signed by a NASA Authorized Sample Certifier.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Some of the more seasoned staff, including and especially the indefatigable charge nurse Dana Evans (Katherine LaNasa), remember the days before everyone carried an iPad well enough to keep things moving.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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As the driver took off, the frantic mother carried her son back inside the hospital, where teams of doctors performed chest compressions and other rescue efforts, but failed to save him.—
Dave Carlin,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The condition isn't fully understood, as causes can range from mild to moderate head trauma, to pre-existing inner ear diseases, and treatment is confined largely to a physical therapy exercise called the Epley maneuver.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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In addition to regular forces, thousands of temporary police officers have been deployed, and army troops — generally confined to barracks — are patrolling streets and guarding polling stations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Included.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/included. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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