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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
Army soldiers, even those in non-combat jobs or those who lack previous firearms experience, must pass a rifle marksmanship test that includes targets as far as 325 yards away after mere days of training.
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Will Carless, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
That includes one conference game.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
This online presence includes social media platforms used for propaganda, communication and recruitment, creating a challenge for governments and platforms alike to manage the spread of extremist content in hopes of preventing potential violence.
—Richard Frankel, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Also, unfavorable factors are the extension price tag that can top tens of billions of dollars annually, and eligibility that includes those making 400% the poverty rate.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Aman’s One Day Wellness Program includes a consultation and assessment; a 60-minute private session of your choice in either Pilates, kickboxing, yoga, personal or functional training; a 90-minute spa treatment; use of the fitness facilities and a private healthy lunch at Arva’s chef’s counter.
—Terry Elward, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Artgar 23-Piece Harvest Decorations This curated 23-piece arrangement includes a blend of mini pumpkins, foam berries, acorns, rustic pinecones, and maple leaves that can be reused year after year.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
This set includes eight in saturated tones, plus 30 faux maple leaves that are surprisingly detailed and great for scattering along a mantle or layering into a centerpiece.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
This only includes teams that have played in the competition proper.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Will Carless, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
That includes one conference game.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
This online presence includes social media platforms used for propaganda, communication and recruitment, creating a challenge for governments and platforms alike to manage the spread of extremist content in hopes of preventing potential violence.
—Richard Frankel, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Also, unfavorable factors are the extension price tag that can top tens of billions of dollars annually, and eligibility that includes those making 400% the poverty rate.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Aman’s One Day Wellness Program includes a consultation and assessment; a 60-minute private session of your choice in either Pilates, kickboxing, yoga, personal or functional training; a 90-minute spa treatment; use of the fitness facilities and a private healthy lunch at Arva’s chef’s counter.
—Terry Elward, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Artgar 23-Piece Harvest Decorations This curated 23-piece arrangement includes a blend of mini pumpkins, foam berries, acorns, rustic pinecones, and maple leaves that can be reused year after year.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
This set includes eight in saturated tones, plus 30 faux maple leaves that are surprisingly detailed and great for scattering along a mantle or layering into a centerpiece.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
This only includes teams that have played in the competition proper.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for includes
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The First 70 Years contains impeccable research and analysis, accompanied by fascinating photos of the sets, film crews, and casts.—
Michael Taube,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The system contains unverified reports of side effects, including from patients, doctors and pharmacists.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The first floor houses a dining room, workshop, and two-car garage.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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Authorities said the suspect had approached the outside of the Annunciation Catholic Church, which also houses a school, and fired inside — killing two children and injuring more than a dozen others.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Reviewing commercial agreements involves extracting legal clauses, assessing risk, comparing versions and drafting summaries (a task far too nuanced and layered for a single prompt or monolithic LLM call).—
Gopikrishnan Anilkumar,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In Belly’s case, making the Paris decision—let alone the decision of which brother to be with—involves critical-thinking skills and a sense of self, neither of which is a trivial quality.—
Greta Rainbow,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
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The transaction also encompasses a long-term commercial agreement for EchoStar’s Boost Mobile subscribers to access SpaceX’s Starlink direct-to-cell service.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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The collection of conditions — which includes obesity, ADHD, diabetes and depression — encompasses many of the 342 million people in the United States.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 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
Verb
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Here's what the position entails.—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
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While patients with diabetes take doses that increase every four weeks, microdosing entails using a low-level dose that doesn’t go up.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These actions reduce the mystery that surrounds technology and help employees see it as an ally for workplace innovation.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Others are greedily consuming matter that surrounds them in a flattened, swirling cloud called an accretion disk.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Authorities identified Tyler Robinson as Charlie Kirk‘s alleged assassin and charged him with murder, which carries the possibility of the death penalty.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Repole’s cautionary advice carries significant weight given his impressive business track record.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Includes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/includes. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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