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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 hotel spa includes a hammam, gravitational tub, sauna, and salt wall, all of which are ensconced among Roman ruins.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
District 2 includes Clairemont, Point Loma and some nearby neighborhoods.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
The Lao organization Rescue Volunteer for People, which is working closely with the local authorities, posted on its Facebook page that Tuesday’s operation plan includes exploring air shafts above the cave in hopes of identifying possible access points.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
The deal includes what’s described as unlimited data, though unlimited talk and text are described as coming soon.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Evidence filed with the lawsuit includes an invoice from Mobile Billboards of Miami to Suarez for $4,000 for the rental of three trucks and an message to a Gmail address allegedly belonging to Suarez.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026
Currently in production on The Nightingale for Sony’s TriStar Pictures, TFC’s upcoming slate also includes Bobby Farrelly’s comedy Driver’s Ed starring Molly Shannon, Kumail Nanjiani and Sam Nivola, which will open in theaters in May before streaming on Paramount+.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 May 2026
The sports package includes NHL Network, MLB Network, ESPNU and more.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Accommodation includes 12 deluxe cabins, 18 suites, and one suitably flash La Dolce Vita Suite.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
District 2 includes Clairemont, Point Loma and some nearby neighborhoods.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
The Lao organization Rescue Volunteer for People, which is working closely with the local authorities, posted on its Facebook page that Tuesday’s operation plan includes exploring air shafts above the cave in hopes of identifying possible access points.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
The deal includes what’s described as unlimited data, though unlimited talk and text are described as coming soon.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Evidence filed with the lawsuit includes an invoice from Mobile Billboards of Miami to Suarez for $4,000 for the rental of three trucks and an message to a Gmail address allegedly belonging to Suarez.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026
Currently in production on The Nightingale for Sony’s TriStar Pictures, TFC’s upcoming slate also includes Bobby Farrelly’s comedy Driver’s Ed starring Molly Shannon, Kumail Nanjiani and Sam Nivola, which will open in theaters in May before streaming on Paramount+.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 May 2026
The sports package includes NHL Network, MLB Network, ESPNU and more.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Accommodation includes 12 deluxe cabins, 18 suites, and one suitably flash La Dolce Vita Suite.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for includes
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There are high hopes for young midfielder Harrison Armstrong, whose contract also contains a club option for a further year.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Don’t use water that has a dark color, an odor or contains floating material.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Next door, the Bob Dylan Center houses the massive archive of the Nobel-winning singer-songwriter, who was Guthrie’s biggest acolyte.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Its open-access data platform Ocean Census NOVA now houses thousands of entries detailing previously unknown species lurking in the depths.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
24 May 2026
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In many cases, the restructuring involves transferring assets in ways that trigger Medicaid penalties or leave veterans financially stranded.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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Building that processing infrastructure at commercial scale in the US involves not only capital expenditure but also workforce development in a sector where domestic technical expertise has atrophied.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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The chicken embryo is embedded in the membrane that encloses the yolk, and the tension on the membrane provided by the yolk is needed for the embryo to develop properly.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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For the runner housing, which encloses the turbine, the team 3D printed a mold and then cast the final component in fiberglass.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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And that encompasses staffing and a lot of coordinating with other things, doctors and whatnot.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 May 2026
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That means a return that encompasses far more than the $5 billion invested.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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The design uses a privacy wall that encases both seats in the last row, similar to those found in first-class seats with privacy doors.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The tourbillon version encases an appealing tension between the 270-piece complication’s visceral architecture and Roth’s flair for aristocratic typefaces and theatrical curves.—
Adam Erace,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Part of having ample amounts of capacity entails effective separation between the title and the actual human being.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Digital literacy entails complex abilities to deal with the flexible hypermodal tools of communication and the capacity to constantly update these abilities.—
Carmen Daniela Maier,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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The same energy surrounds this modest character drama from first-time writer-director David Drake, which features everyone’s favorite supporting scene-stealer Margo Martindale in a starring role.—
Jason Bailey,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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What might have played effectively live on stage feels brutally stilted and over-egged here, especially as Maras surrounds his and Haig’s weakest material with the visual language of prestige cinema.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
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“Includes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/includes. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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