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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
Iran's proposal included a demand for compensation for war damages and an emphasis on Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, state media said.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Health officials said the Maryland residents were on a flight that included a passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship who was infected with hantavirus.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
The Cowboys dealt their backup to the Giants in 1974 for a package that included a pick Dallas would use to take defensive lineman Randy White, who became a Super Bowl MVP and Pro Football Hall of Famer.
—Pat Graham, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
Republicans sense an opportunity Republicans wasted no time in appealing to voters after the Legislature and Democratic governor signed off on the tax increase, which also included a higher payroll tax for transit projects and a boost in vehicle registration and title fees.
—Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Other special guests at Hart’s roast included Venus and Serena Williams, Lizzo and Tom Brady, as well as a roster of comedians and actors including Tony Hinchliffe, Pete Davidson, Draymond Green, Tiffany Haddish, Sheryl Underwood, Regina Hall and Na’im Lynn.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 11 May 2026
This repertoire of items included clothes as well as food, beverages, and utensils, enabling Black travelers to approximate humane travel.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 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, 11 May 2026
The sleeveless gown included thigh-high slits at the sides and was crafted with ornate embroidery in jeweled tones of green and blue.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Health officials said the Maryland residents were on a flight that included a passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship who was infected with hantavirus.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
The Cowboys dealt their backup to the Giants in 1974 for a package that included a pick Dallas would use to take defensive lineman Randy White, who became a Super Bowl MVP and Pro Football Hall of Famer.
—Pat Graham, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
Republicans sense an opportunity Republicans wasted no time in appealing to voters after the Legislature and Democratic governor signed off on the tax increase, which also included a higher payroll tax for transit projects and a boost in vehicle registration and title fees.
—Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Other special guests at Hart’s roast included Venus and Serena Williams, Lizzo and Tom Brady, as well as a roster of comedians and actors including Tony Hinchliffe, Pete Davidson, Draymond Green, Tiffany Haddish, Sheryl Underwood, Regina Hall and Na’im Lynn.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 11 May 2026
This repertoire of items included clothes as well as food, beverages, and utensils, enabling Black travelers to approximate humane travel.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 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, 11 May 2026
The sleeveless gown included thigh-high slits at the sides and was crafted with ornate embroidery in jeweled tones of green and blue.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for included
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On April 21, 2025, employees at an apartment complex where Turner worked as a maintenance worker reportedly found a tool bag in a storage room that contained 790 grams of fentanyl and one kilogram of cocaine, court records show.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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This speeds up the thawing process while keeping the fruit contained.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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It is housed in the same building as the attraction’s affiliate, The Escape Game, which opened in 2015 and took hold in the world of escape rooms.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The Spanish Revival skyscraper once housed one of the city’s first newspapers, but later served as a resource center for hundreds of thousands of Cubans seeking asylum in the United States, according to Miami Dade College, which now operates the site as a museum.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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School staff initially intervened and separated the students involved in the fight, police said.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The potential medical interventions are similar to those involved in transitioning — mental health therapy, hormone therapy and surgeries.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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This inner cradle was enclosed between thicker, quarter-inch panes of Thermopane glass specially made by the Libbey Owens Ford Glass Company.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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They are thought to form from air masses of heat, wind, and moisture that are enclosed on three sides by the Andes, Serranía del Perijá, and Mérida Cordillera mountain ranges, creating electrical charges that result in thunderstorm activity.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Hein’s tenure as chief of patrol encompassed the Democratic National Convention in August 2024 and the sweeping federal immigration raids in and around Chicago known as Operation Midway Blitz.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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This follows Dia’s previous partnership with Bottega Veneta, which encompassed Matthieu Blazy’s tenure as creative director of the Italian label.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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The oven is a metal chamber encased in a brick structure.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Glass walls overlook an atmospheric inner garden of pines, a willow and a cherry tree, encased in tall cedar fences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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Wearing a tasteful, monk-like robe in muted camel, Grogu was ceremoniously carried to a waiting bank of red carpet photographers.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Goldman Sachs analysts reported in late 2025 that companies announcing layoffs carried higher debt, higher capital expenditure, and lower profit growth than peers, suggesting the cuts were responses to financial distress rather than AI efficiency gains.—
Julie Averill,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Being confined to a wooden chair, wearing that impressive multilayered costume, in the intense heat of Gran Canaria.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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For many years, the worst problems were largely confined to very low-income families, roughly 50% of whom pay more than half of their incomes in rent, leaving little for food and other necessities.—
Michael Schill,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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“Included.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/included. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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