includes

verb

present tense third-person singular of include
1
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 president’s financial disclosure covering July includes five additional purchases tied to healthcare facilities or systems. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026 The class also includes Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026 Its infrastructure includes facilities for editing, color grading, sound post-production, VFX and digital workflows. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026 Days start on level three with a typical hotel breakfast buffet, which includes all manner of pastries, bagels and of course, eggs, and pancake made-to-order stations. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026 On the papal plane, the American pontiff responded to Trump’s White House media ban, which includes CNN and other outlets. — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 Ina Garten’s favorite breakfast is a simple oatmeal recipe that includes oats, milk, and maple syrup. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026 Officially unveiled on December 20, 2024, Waiting Pavilions was commissioned by Tai Kwun for its Prison Yard (the nonprofit gallery occupies part of a complex that includes a former police station and prison). — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026 Photo courtesy of Atlanta City FC The round shape reflects the club's commitment to growing soccer in Atlanta, while the design includes references to Georgia. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for includes
  1. contains
  2. houses
  3. involves
  4. encloses
  5. encompasses
  6. encases
  7. entails
  8. surrounds
Verb
  • The simple website contains a page that names the seven defendants in Jane Doe’s suit and contains blank boxes that indicate that photos of them will be uploaded —and potentially pages for the men who are facing accusations.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Further back, an open, airy great room with pocketing glass doors opening to the backyard contains a fireside living room, casual dining area, and kitchen outfitted with white oak cabinetry, two islands, and a walk-in pantry.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of contains
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  • The island also houses over 200 blue holes (the highest concentration of sinkholes and cave systems in the world) that demand exploration, both in its forests and offshore anchor points.
    — Joey Skladany, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • With a 24-inch FHD IPS display boasting a 90% screen-to-body ratio, the monitor houses all the computer's chips, along with a good selection of ports for all your peripherals.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of houses
Verb
  • Hurling is one of Ireland’s national sports, and involves moving a ball down the field, either by hitting it or carrying it for up to four steps.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Fault risk Perhaps the most surprising discovery involves the fault line itself.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of involves
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  • The building encloses an acre of private landscaped courtyard, which the apartment’s airy living area overlooks.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 Aug. 2026
  • When a flower matures, the ovary of the flower matures into a fruit, and that fruit encloses the seeds.
    — Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 30 July 2026
Definition of encloses
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  • The assortment leans to luxury goods from around the world and encompasses fashion, jewelry, beauty, accessories, gastronomy, furniture and books.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Andrew Harnik | Getty Images That regime encompasses a broad array of financial and market indicators.
    — Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of encompasses
Verb
  • The plastic that encases laundry pods dissolves and rinses out with the excess water.
    — Katelyn Chef, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • The faux hair encases her locs, allowing the blonde to be the focal point of the look.
    — Larry Stansbury, InStyle, 25 May 2026
Definition of encases
Verb
  • The Paramount antitrust settlement entails five years of government monitoring and commitments to keep ownership of studio lots, to produce a certain number of films and to install an oversight board as a watchdog for news networks CBS and CNN.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • This entails limiting permissions, isolating sensitive systems, monitoring actions and maintaining controls outside the model itself.
    — Peter Garraghan, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of entails
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  • First, a 48-speaker spatial sound system surrounds the audience and delivers a more immersive listening experience.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Pritzker deserves credit for speaking candidly about the treatment that has worked for him and helping confront the stigma that still surrounds obesity and its treatment.
    — Disha Narang, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of surrounds

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“Includes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/includes. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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