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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
Community colleges and higher education The budget includes about $493 million in funding for community colleges in Michigan, a slight increase from the previous fiscal year, according to fiscal analyses.
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Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
That often includes making rules and policies on issues ranging from the safety of kids' toys to what Americans can watch on TV.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The two-hour experience includes bourbon samples, a cocktail, and the use of paranormal investigation tools.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
The program includes 20,000 scholarships, with the first 10,000 earmarked for families who meet income restrictions.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Our list also includes tracks from Gucci Mane, Kane Brown, Blxst, and more.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
On Thursday, Iuxury Italian furniture firm Giorgetti Group said it has been acquired by a group of shareholders led by asset management firm Solida Capital and which includes investment firms Alsara Investment Group and Vivium.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
This compact first aid kit includes bandages, antiseptic wipes, tweezers, and other basics for handling minor cuts and scrapes on the go.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
The new storefront includes tons of the brand’s best-selling makeup, skincare, and fragrances — and prices start at just $22, with many products already on sale.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
That often includes making rules and policies on issues ranging from the safety of kids' toys to what Americans can watch on TV.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The two-hour experience includes bourbon samples, a cocktail, and the use of paranormal investigation tools.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
The program includes 20,000 scholarships, with the first 10,000 earmarked for families who meet income restrictions.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Our list also includes tracks from Gucci Mane, Kane Brown, Blxst, and more.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
On Thursday, Iuxury Italian furniture firm Giorgetti Group said it has been acquired by a group of shareholders led by asset management firm Solida Capital and which includes investment firms Alsara Investment Group and Vivium.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
This compact first aid kit includes bandages, antiseptic wipes, tweezers, and other basics for handling minor cuts and scrapes on the go.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
The new storefront includes tons of the brand’s best-selling makeup, skincare, and fragrances — and prices start at just $22, with many products already on sale.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for includes
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Known to relieve nausea and bloating, ginger contains antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Raw dog food typically contains human-grade meat and vegetables, and it has been linked to improved digestion for canines.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Backlogs out of Hong Kong, which houses the largest cargo airport on earth, are expected to persist through mid-October after Typhoon Ragasa caused widespread flight cancellations across the region and South China.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Walker-Stone House is a historic structure downtown that houses the Folk School of Fayetteville.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
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Getting a government guarantee can persuade banks to loan money to new business ventures, even though financing them involves a degree of risk, Oetken said.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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This involves having extensive human review to catalog the types of scenarios a model needs to perform well on in the real world.—
Brian Moore,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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There’s no downtown per se in Mentone, but a concentrated quarter-mile stretch of State 117 encompasses most of the retail fun.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Campbell, whose office encompasses Tallahassee, is the son of a longtime local sheriff.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The ultra-soft clogs are made out of a plush faux shearling fabric that encases a springy foam midsole.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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This spinal area lies just outside the dura mater, and is a tough membrane that encases the spinal cord and the system that allows cerebrospinal fluid to circulate.—
Stephen C. George,
Discover Magazine,
20 Feb. 2025
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No matter what someone’s day entails, a sturdy tote bag is sure to come in handy.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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Some people are in love with cooking and putting things together, but oftentimes that cooking still entails buying a lot of products and then assembling them.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Neighboring India, which surrounds landlocked Nepal on three sides, has offered to help.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Adaurie Stemshorn, 29, lives in Tracy, California, and surrounds herself with animals, both fostering with the local Animal Rescue of Tracy, and caring for the pets on her farm.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Each of the transportation for prostitution charges carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison, meaning Combs could technically face up to 20 years, though his actual sentence is expected to be much lighter.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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And momentum is what carries you from one success to the next.—
Sinéad O'Sullivan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Includes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/includes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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