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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
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.
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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
That means more than one of every eight of Kroger's 103 stores in its Cincinnati-Dayton division (which includes Northern Kentucky) have the digital devices so far.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
The company noted that the net sales decline in Other brands division includes the impact from the phase-out of the Koolaburra brand standalone operations.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Nearby is a dining room that leads into a wine room that includes a hidden washer and dryer.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
His past includes stints as a radio host and beret-wearing Guardian Angels anti-crime vigilante group founder.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The tour schedule includes stops in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Glasgow, Sheffield, Sunderland, Birmingham and Cardiff.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
The research team includes Capone, Brown, David Holcomb, Amanda Lai, Tim Meade and Karl Reinhard.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
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
That means more than one of every eight of Kroger's 103 stores in its Cincinnati-Dayton division (which includes Northern Kentucky) have the digital devices so far.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
The company noted that the net sales decline in Other brands division includes the impact from the phase-out of the Koolaburra brand standalone operations.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Nearby is a dining room that leads into a wine room that includes a hidden washer and dryer.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
His past includes stints as a radio host and beret-wearing Guardian Angels anti-crime vigilante group founder.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The tour schedule includes stops in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Glasgow, Sheffield, Sunderland, Birmingham and Cardiff.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
The research team includes Capone, Brown, David Holcomb, Amanda Lai, Tim Meade and Karl Reinhard.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 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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Where to stay In the residential Recoleta neighborhood, a 1920s tower, once the tallest in South America, houses 142-room Casa Lucia Meliá Collection.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The company houses other productions, not least an upcoming reimagination of Dick Van Dyke family classic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, which is in the works with Amazon MGM Studios.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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The sharp deterioration in air quality this week comes following celebrations for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which traditionally involves the widespread use of firecrackers which release sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides into the air, as well as harmful heavy metals.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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The craft involves manipulating color to create a specific mood, visual style or narrative theme and is widely-used across film, TV and music.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
22 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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The agreement entails a $3 billion investment in mineral projects over the next six months.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Death watch entails living in a single-person cell with 24/7 observation.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
18 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 November 17th already carries considerable weight due to Cena's farewell.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The dukedom of York also carries a dark history, prompting speculation that the title itself may be unlucky, Vanity Fair reported.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Includes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/includes. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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