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as in contains
to have as part of a whole
the college application included some thought-provoking essay questions
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as in houses
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 includes
The question box includes a space for your name, but this is optional.
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Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The sprawling development along North Tarrant Parkway and Interstate 35W includes big-box retailers Target, Cosco and At Home, though those specific stores were not included in the sale.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Mar. 2026
The Republican field includes former state Republican Party chair Don Tracy and attorney Jeannie Evans.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Who’s In the Cast The all-British cast includes Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young — 11 performers building an ensemble for a UK audience.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2026
The killing is Kansas City’s 27th homicide of 2026, which lines up exactly with the 27 homicides the city had seen at this time last year, according to data kept by The Star, which includes fatal police shootings.
—Nathan Pilling
march 17, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2026
The district includes the Far Northwest Side of Chicago near O'Hare Airport, and several western and northwestern suburbs, including parts of Carol Stream, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Elgin, and Geneva.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit includes an emergency request for the federal government to facilitate Estrada Juarez’s return while the case is pending.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Jonathan Hobbs, a Democrat, is a patent lawyer running on an affordability platform that includes infrastructure, housing, immigration, health care, and the job market.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 11 Mar. 2026
Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The sprawling development along North Tarrant Parkway and Interstate 35W includes big-box retailers Target, Cosco and At Home, though those specific stores were not included in the sale.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Mar. 2026
The Republican field includes former state Republican Party chair Don Tracy and attorney Jeannie Evans.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Who’s In the Cast The all-British cast includes Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young — 11 performers building an ensemble for a UK audience.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2026
The killing is Kansas City’s 27th homicide of 2026, which lines up exactly with the 27 homicides the city had seen at this time last year, according to data kept by The Star, which includes fatal police shootings.
—Nathan Pilling
march 17, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2026
The district includes the Far Northwest Side of Chicago near O'Hare Airport, and several western and northwestern suburbs, including parts of Carol Stream, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Elgin, and Geneva.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit includes an emergency request for the federal government to facilitate Estrada Juarez’s return while the case is pending.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Jonathan Hobbs, a Democrat, is a patent lawyer running on an affordability platform that includes infrastructure, housing, immigration, health care, and the job market.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for includes
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The base contains batteries as the power source and a cooling system, while the top part is used to blast out rays.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Each box contains five pancakes (individually layered with parchment paper for easy separation) that fit in a medium-sized pan.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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The music venue is part of work to redevelop the former Civic Arena site, which is now also home to a $300 million, 26-story skyscraper that houses First National Bank's headquarters.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The former mess hall now houses the national park’s historical collection.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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This is a forever pivot that involves continuous education internally and with our clients.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The event involves no less than three after-parties, and the film bounces between Nick’s future self and Mike trying to prevent Present Nick from serving him up on a silver platter to Sosa while Jimmy Boy is busy enjoying his newfound freedom to its debauched fullest.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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This process continues for decades until eventually, one day, immune mediators rupture the cap that encloses the plaque.—
Mary J. Scourboutakos,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
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For teens, coolness also encompasses practicality, value, and a brand's ability to evolve and engage in current cultural conversations online and in their social circles.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kallat’s artistic practice encompasses painting, collage, photography, and installation, and explores themes of time, space, measurement, and nature, frequently juxtaposing the historic with the present, and the celestial with the mundane.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
16 Mar. 2026
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The plastic that encases laundry pods dissolves and rinses out with the excess water.—
Katelyn Chef,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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In reality, Puertorriqueñidad encases a variety of stories, styles, shades, and textures, which were displayed through every narrative tool possible, including the varied characters, scenery, and fashion choices of the production.—
Sofía Viera,
Allure,
9 Feb. 2026
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And this tiny labor of love, truly indie filmmaking, is indeed coming out from A24 with all that entails and implies.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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But the flip side, the responsibility this entails, is absent, as is any clear boundary or mission.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2026
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Grab a seat by the fireplace and soak up the greenery that surrounds it.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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Action comes fast, but surrounds guests, as the coaster cars rotate around a hurtling asteroid.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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