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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 game even includes the scene where Meve knights Geralt of Rivia (albeit in a slightly different context than the TV series).
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Scott Meslow, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Each volunteer visit is designed to bring joy and advocate for therapy animals, which includes addressing misconceptions.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
District 19 includes part of Washington County.
—Ella McCarthy, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2025
The comprehensive service includes access to several linear networks as well as an array of sports, news, entertainment and weather content.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The 140 miles of trails (this includes neighboring Lenzerheide resort) are great for beginner and intermediate skiers, but there are of course more challenging runs, including the Black Diamond Slope, which meanders down the mountain for over a mile and a half.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Sling Orange + Blue includes Discovery Channel, Disney Channel, CNN, Fox News, TBS, Bravo, FreeForm, QVC, MSNBC and much more.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Lofka’s seven-piece patio furniture set includes four single armchairs, two corner chairs, a glass-top coffee table, and 14 plush cushions that resist water and fading.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Comcast One of the world’s biggest telecommunications companies, the conglomerate owns NBCUniversal, which includes film studios such as Universal Pictures and DreamWorks, cable channels such as CNBC and Bravo, as well as Peacock, a streaming platform.
—Melanie Hicken, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Scott Meslow, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Each volunteer visit is designed to bring joy and advocate for therapy animals, which includes addressing misconceptions.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
District 19 includes part of Washington County.
—Ella McCarthy, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2025
The comprehensive service includes access to several linear networks as well as an array of sports, news, entertainment and weather content.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The 140 miles of trails (this includes neighboring Lenzerheide resort) are great for beginner and intermediate skiers, but there are of course more challenging runs, including the Black Diamond Slope, which meanders down the mountain for over a mile and a half.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Sling Orange + Blue includes Discovery Channel, Disney Channel, CNN, Fox News, TBS, Bravo, FreeForm, QVC, MSNBC and much more.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Lofka’s seven-piece patio furniture set includes four single armchairs, two corner chairs, a glass-top coffee table, and 14 plush cushions that resist water and fading.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Comcast One of the world’s biggest telecommunications companies, the conglomerate owns NBCUniversal, which includes film studios such as Universal Pictures and DreamWorks, cable channels such as CNBC and Bravo, as well as Peacock, a streaming platform.
—Melanie Hicken, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for includes
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Project Cloud Nita Platform Sneakers The Nita has a platform that lifts you about two inches and contains a cushiony memory foam insole for your heels to sink into.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Angela has the nation’s largest indigenous seed bank, which contains hundreds, if not over a thousand, different seeds that have been donated by people.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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Reportedly, the company intends to reuse the fundamental robotic core — which houses the complex multimodal interaction and motion-control technology — to create a diverse range of new figures.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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The company was founded by high school buddies Mark Warren and Chris Pence, who came together to start the business in 2012 and have since expanded into a 13,000-square-foot facility that houses a 20-person team.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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Caring for your endometriosis involves a holistic approach that integrates lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, and alternative therapies to improve your overall well-being.—
Tabitha Britt,
Flow Space,
29 Oct. 2025
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The procedure involves injecting a local anesthetic into a cluster of nerves in the neck that could potentially regulate the sympathetic nervous system.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Keweenaw National Historic Park encompasses both public and private sites throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula in the Upper Peninsula and features heritage sites from the area's copper mining history.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The property encompasses a generous 9,975 square feet of land.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
24 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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War stories have acquired even greater momentum since railroads and military staff colleges emerged in the late nineteenth century, when states committed themselves to the business of planning—a serious work that nevertheless entails playing war games and imagining scenarios.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Although that usually entails the toddler playing with toys quietly in Tara's lap or in a corner, the situation was recently quite different.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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This is the second part of a series exploring electric bicycles, their local impact and the ongoing controversy that surrounds them.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The report released this week surrounds a state antisemitism complaint filed by Oakland’s Law Office of Marleen Sacks.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
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The only thing that carries any water is making up something to attack Gretchen.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Freedom of speech carries a responsibility to exercise it in a manner that respects the safety and rights of others.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Includes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/includes. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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