as in besides
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as in involving
to have as part of a whole
the college application included some thought-provoking essay questions
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as in housing
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 including
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Heavy hitters expected to testify Heavy hitters in Silicon Valley including Musk, Altman and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella are expected to testify in person.
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Deepa Seetharaman,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
The sequel expanded into non-traditional territories for Bollywood including Uruguay, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Chile, Mexico and Cyprus.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
The Exchange NuLu joins other Hotel Genevieve including Bar Genevieve, Mini Marché, and Jimmy Can't Dance.
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Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
With live entertainment including music from Community Music Center’s mariachi ensemble, food and drinks, a vendor marketplace, family-friendly activities, couples games, low riders display and more.
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Anne Schrager,
San Francisco Chronicle,
11 Feb. 2026
The record would go on to win three Grammys including Best Country Album and Album of the Year.
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Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
16 Dec. 2025
Skeptics including Lange, the Colorado School of Mines economist, aren’t totally dismissive of nuclear’s promise.
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Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
12 Nov. 2025
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Neel said many community members have made preparations in anticipation of the ruling, including applying for asylum.
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Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
The district attorney’s office has claimed in court filings that prosecutors maintain older records of juvenile delinquency proceedings that are not available to the myriad other people vetting claims in the settlement, including multiple judges and the State Bar.
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Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Cat care also has a physical component, including bending to scoop litter and navigating a pet that can sometimes get underfoot, creating a fall risk.
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Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
His pace routinely bothered Sweden, including on one impressive solo run in the first half that produced a quality attacking scenario.
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Other cities in Solano County, including Benecia, Suisun, and Dixon, were successful in their pushes for sales tax increases in 2024.
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Steve Large,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Keith hailed from Tennessee and worked with music’s biggest stars, including Beyoncé and Drake.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
The park's roughly 150-year-old 150-year-old horse carriage industry has been under intense scrutiny following several high-profile incidents, including the death of a 16-year-old carriage horse named Deniz on June 9.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Preposition
Gervais has assembled an ensemble cast of felines alongside his main character Gus including Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Heavy hitters expected to testify Heavy hitters in Silicon Valley including Musk, Altman and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella are expected to testify in person.
—
Deepa Seetharaman,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
The sequel expanded into non-traditional territories for Bollywood including Uruguay, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Chile, Mexico and Cyprus.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
The Exchange NuLu joins other Hotel Genevieve including Bar Genevieve, Mini Marché, and Jimmy Can't Dance.
—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
With live entertainment including music from Community Music Center’s mariachi ensemble, food and drinks, a vendor marketplace, family-friendly activities, couples games, low riders display and more.
—
Anne Schrager,
San Francisco Chronicle,
11 Feb. 2026
The record would go on to win three Grammys including Best Country Album and Album of the Year.
—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
16 Dec. 2025
Skeptics including Lange, the Colorado School of Mines economist, aren’t totally dismissive of nuclear’s promise.
—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
The film received six Oscar nominees, including one for Blyth, and Crawford — who became good friends with Blyth — won best actress for her role.
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Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Neel said many community members have made preparations in anticipation of the ruling, including applying for asylum.
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Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
The district attorney’s office has claimed in court filings that prosecutors maintain older records of juvenile delinquency proceedings that are not available to the myriad other people vetting claims in the settlement, including multiple judges and the State Bar.
—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Cat care also has a physical component, including bending to scoop litter and navigating a pet that can sometimes get underfoot, creating a fall risk.
—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
His pace routinely bothered Sweden, including on one impressive solo run in the first half that produced a quality attacking scenario.
—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Other cities in Solano County, including Benecia, Suisun, and Dixon, were successful in their pushes for sales tax increases in 2024.
—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Keith hailed from Tennessee and worked with music’s biggest stars, including Beyoncé and Drake.
—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
The park's roughly 150-year-old 150-year-old horse carriage industry has been under intense scrutiny following several high-profile incidents, including the death of a 16-year-old carriage horse named Deniz on June 9.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for including
Preposition
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.
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The pathologist documented extensive bruising and hemorrhage involving Joanna’s abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, thighs and lower extremities, according to the affidavit.
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The derailment was the second deadly crash involving an Amtrak train at an uncontrolled crossing in as many days.
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About 150 miles from SoFi Stadium, south of the Mexican border, sits the hotel housing Iran’s World Cup team for its games at the Inglewood venue.
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These three new cafes flip the script, presenting themselves first as coffee shops while housing other businesses within.
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The archaeological zone sits right beside urbanized Colima.
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While that French hydrangea may look stunning beside your mailbox, growing in an area with direct sunlight is a surefire way to jeopardize your blooms.
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Nail technicians in salons across the continent need to dispose of polishes containing trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, or TPO, and switch to alternatives.
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Last month, police raided the teen’s home on Creekside Drive, seizing $1,300 in cash and a box containing packages of edible cannabis products, which were similar to what the girl allegedly ingested, authorities said.
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department continues to work closely with the FBI as investigators follow up on leads, review information, and pursue the facts surrounding this case.
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The trade comes after years of uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee's direction following the departure of championship-winning head coach Mike Budenholzer in 2023 and caps a steady decline that culminated in the Bucks missing the 2026 playoffs.
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Overview Few cars are capable of serving the gods of both comfort and sportiness as well as the 2023 BMW 3-series sedan.
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But shearwaters, as well as petrels and albatrosses, are part of a class known as tube-nosed seabirds, with tubular nostrils and an excellent senses of smell.
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Instead, fertilize the area encompassing the plant.
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Althorp House sits on an expansive 14,000-acre estate—for reference, Manhattan is around 14,600 acres—encompassing a lake, stables, an 18th-century guesthouse, a memorial temple honoring Diana, and the lush surrounding gardens.
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“Including.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/including. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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