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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
In addition to Colombia’s Gomez, the Aztecs’ roster includes athletes from Mexico (Cano), Sweden (Bergdahl) and Hungary (junior swimmer Reka Nyiradi).
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Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Lovely people, every one, but if your definition of vacation privacy includes stepping onto your terrace without locking eyes with someone else's morning routine, request a standalone cottage or spring for a villa.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
That includes his former longtime backup quarterback Chase Daniel.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
That includes boost, cruise, and terminal segments.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the home includes access to a parking space for two cars.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The three-hotel campus includes a total of 18,000 square feet of land on D Street owned by the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Many advocates say his legacy on child care includes some unfulfilled promises, though the expansions have been substantial.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
One variable includes whether the clothing and backpack was purchased online or in-store.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Lovely people, every one, but if your definition of vacation privacy includes stepping onto your terrace without locking eyes with someone else's morning routine, request a standalone cottage or spring for a villa.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
That includes his former longtime backup quarterback Chase Daniel.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
That includes boost, cruise, and terminal segments.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the home includes access to a parking space for two cars.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The three-hotel campus includes a total of 18,000 square feet of land on D Street owned by the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Many advocates say his legacy on child care includes some unfulfilled promises, though the expansions have been substantial.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
One variable includes whether the clothing and backpack was purchased online or in-store.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for includes
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The startup further claims its battery contains no toxic or rare-earth materials and operates over a temperature range from negative 22 degrees Fahrenheit to 212 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the collagen, the formula contains glycerin that strengthens the skin’s natural barrier and naturally draws in moisture.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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The aquarium houses two families of harbor seals in its exhibit, according to the website, with each seal having a distinct feature and personality.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Across town, in the southern outskirts of Milan, the municipality also funds Casa dell'Accoglienza Enzo Jannacci, a residential facility for more than 500 people that houses both migrants and Italians in need.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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Part of the cleanup involves moving the snow to snow farms in the city and melting it there, Wu said.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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This simply involves a little accommodation, a friendly attitude and cooperation.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 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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The Summit District encompasses a high-elevation, cinder cone landscape that’s often 20 degrees colder than sea level, while the Kipahulu District encompasses tropical forests, waterfalls and craggy coast near the small town of Hana.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
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My professional background encompasses the authorship of policies, procedures, and operational plans that continue to influence the office’s direction today.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 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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Each team is allotted 45 formal meetings with draft prospects which entails members of the coaching staff and scouting department asking questions varying from off-the-field personality to on-the-field instincts and everything in between.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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The 2026 format entails multiple roundtables, each attended by a roster of industry figures who will engage in conversation with each of the five talents, who will move from table to table throughout the event.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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One of the biggest ethical concerns surrounds reproduction.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
19 Feb. 2026
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Your memory will be a ray of light piercing the darkness that surrounds us right now as authoritarian drums beat loudly and threaten the civil rights of Americans.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Includes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/includes. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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