include

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How does the verb include contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of include are comprehend, embrace, and involve. While all these words mean "to contain within as part of the whole," include suggests the containment of something as a constituent, component, or subordinate part of a larger whole.

the price of dinner includes dessert

When could comprehend be used to replace include?

The words comprehend and include can be used in similar contexts, but comprehend implies that something comes within the scope of a statement or definition.

his system comprehends all history

In what contexts can embrace take the place of include?

The meanings of embrace and include largely overlap; however, embrace implies a gathering of separate items within a whole.

her faith embraces both Christian and non-Christian beliefs

When is it sensible to use involve instead of include?

The words involve and include are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, involve suggests inclusion by virtue of the nature of the whole, whether by being its natural or inevitable consequence.

the new job involves a lot of detail

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of include The dispute threatens to undermine the party’s standing in a state recently won by Trump and where Democrats face high-stakes statewide contests in 2026, including the race for governor. Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025 Treatment options include home care, supportive therapies, medications, and, in some cases, surgery. Brandi Jones, Health, 25 May 2025 Those include any felony that resulted in state prison, most other felonies on their record in the previous 15 years, and some high-level misdemeanors within the last five years. Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025 For no ads on those two streamers, the plan costs $44.99 per month (ads will be included on any tier of the ESPN. app). Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for include
Recent Examples of Synonyms for include
Verb
  • But there are also standalone cruise-specific policies designed to deal with the many moving parts involved.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2025
  • All of the files under review involve inmates who were in CDCR’s Medical Assistant Treatment Program and were recently denied parole or petitions to move up their parole hearings to an earlier date, between April 2024 and this month.
    Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Verb
  • Don’t miss the Barnes & Noble, which is cleverly housed in an old theater, Ante Bellums Attic Antique Shop, and Firefly Boutique for women’s clothing.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
  • Since 1998, the collection has grown to over 100,000 letters, which is now housed at Chapman University.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 26 May 2025
Verb
  • For example, foods containing the slow-release carbohydrate sweetener sucromalt help people with diabetes prevent blood sugar spikes, and hypoallergenic infant formula can be lifesaving for infants that cannot digest milk at a young age.
    Paul Dawson, The Conversation, 26 May 2025
  • The Gold Bond Defense Stick contains ingredients that not only help prevent friction but also soothe the skin, such as aloe.
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 26 May 2025
Verb
  • The fencing should enclose the pool, have a self-close latch out of the reach of children and be at least 4 feet high.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
  • The intricate lacing system is enclosed and features white accents.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • The property encompasses a generous 0.3-acre of land.
    Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
  • The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • This framework was sustainable—both strategically and politically—as long as the U.S. military retained its dominance in the region, the threat from China was confined, and the potential contributions of U.S. allies were limited to their own self-defense.
    ELY RATNER, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
  • But, in the United States, driverless cars are confined to a handful of cities and operated, as robo-taxis, by a small number of companies.
    Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • However, these systems actually entail a surprising amount of classical computing.
    Paul Lipman, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • After the rollout of what the working group entail, a cast of FARA and D1 FAR board members huddled together in a hotel room at the Opryland to determine next steps.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • It is currently stored safely on-site at reactor locations in dry casks, encased in steel and concrete.
    Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • For that reason, the researchers started by encasing the chemical molecules in durable silica nanoparticles.
    Ben Coxworth May 26, New Atlas, 26 May 2025

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“Include.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/include. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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