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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 lineup includes mashups such as the Surf N' Turf burger, a Chicken Cheeseburger and the returning Chicken Big Mac, along with novelty items like an Espresso Milkshake, an Apple Pie Mini McFlurry and Big Mac sauce sold separately as a dip.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The roundup includes major markdowns on everyday travel essentials like wireless earbuds, helpful toiletry bags, and cozy cold-weather picks such as the Litfun Fuzzy Memory Foam Slippers.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
This includes quiet dishwasher models and range hoods that are both quiet and effective at removing smoke, steam, and odors from the room.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
This includes childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, and postpartum classes designed to help parents feel informed and confident.
—Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
The total misuse of COVID funds in the district, which covers the Charlotte metro area, includes tens of millions, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
—Chase Jordan
january 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
Phase 1 of the project includes a new interchange at Roselle Avenue, new bridges, and frontage roads intended to maintain access to nearby properties.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Our list also includes music from BLK ODYSSY, The ARTi$t, Mario, and more.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
This includes funds that support programs within the Arkansas Department of Education, Area Agencies on Aging, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, the Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission, Community Action Agencies, the Division of Services for the Blind and multiple TANF subgrantees.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The roundup includes major markdowns on everyday travel essentials like wireless earbuds, helpful toiletry bags, and cozy cold-weather picks such as the Litfun Fuzzy Memory Foam Slippers.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
This includes quiet dishwasher models and range hoods that are both quiet and effective at removing smoke, steam, and odors from the room.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
This includes childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, and postpartum classes designed to help parents feel informed and confident.
—Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
The total misuse of COVID funds in the district, which covers the Charlotte metro area, includes tens of millions, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
—Chase Jordan
january 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
Phase 1 of the project includes a new interchange at Roselle Avenue, new bridges, and frontage roads intended to maintain access to nearby properties.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Our list also includes music from BLK ODYSSY, The ARTi$t, Mario, and more.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
This includes funds that support programs within the Arkansas Department of Education, Area Agencies on Aging, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, the Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission, Community Action Agencies, the Division of Services for the Blind and multiple TANF subgrantees.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for includes
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Use Paint to Refresh Cracked Wood Start by cleaning the wood with hot, soapy water that contains a degreasing agent.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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DeFi advocates also want to ensure the market structure bill contains language allowing individuals to self-custody their crypto.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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His garage, otherwise known as the Emirates National Auto Museum, houses about 3,000 cars in total.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
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The building currently houses the Child Support Enforcement Division, which will be moved, Campo said.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
8 Jan. 2026
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Everglades restoration involves removing as many of these dams as possible without risking flood control, while adding more reservoirs for water storage, all to revive a river of grass that flows once more.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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If your annual drive to the beach involves more than a full day on the road, that predictability drops fast.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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This process continues for decades until eventually, one day, immune mediators rupture the cap that encloses the plaque.—
Mary J. Scourboutakos,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
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The collection encompasses apparel, footwear and accessories with a gender-neutral bent.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Suncoast encompasses about 150 miles along the Gulf of Mexico, and this stretch of shore offers unmatched terrain, with crystal waters as aqua blue and bright as a chlorinated pool, sand as soft as powdered sugar, and almost constant sunshine.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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Handcrafted in Portugal, each pair is finished with wool laces with an outsole that appears caught mid-pour, forming a shell that encases the upper.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
28 Nov. 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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Preparing whole fish usually entails deboning, scaling, gutting, and beheading the sea creature, a task for you—or your fishmonger.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
12 Jan. 2026
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That entails having discussions about money before moving in together, signing a lease, or sharing expenses.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Seasonal rains help replenish our hillsides and open spaces, turning them vibrant green and reminding us of the natural beauty that surrounds our neighborhoods.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Bubble fears surrounds stocks within the Magnificent 7 — Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla — as well as Oracle and Softbank and other tech companies’ multi-billion-dollar investments in the unrelenting buildout of humungous data centers to power their AI systems.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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