including 1 of 2

present participle of include

including

2 of 2

preposition

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of including
Preposition
American Sound Design received 53 payments from the Foundation that were authorized by Gatlin, including 51 wire transfers to his corporate account at Wells Fargo. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025 Washington rushed for 131 yards on 19 carries, including 84 yards in the first quarter. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025 Indivisible is putting on No Kings with organizations including the ACLU, 50501, Planned Parenthood, the Sunrise Movement and various labor unions. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2025 Weak shaking has been registered and people reported feeling the tremor in multiple cities, including Yucaipa, Redlands and Mentone according to the USGS DYFI report. Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025 Riding a pair of fourth-down stops on defense, including a goal-line stand, and the 72-yard touchdown drive capped by Madsen, Boise State headed into halftime trailing just 14-7. Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 5 Oct. 2025 Thirty-seven goals in four seasons with Roma (including 27 in all competitions in his debut campaign) saw Abraham reignited under former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho. Liam Tharme, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025 More than 20 states have restricted the practice through laws – including some that were backed by Republican governors. Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025 But Putin is sending lower-level officials, including a security service veteran who's especially disliked in Kyiv for his role at the start of the war. arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for including
Verb
  • In addition to the exploding festival stage, there’s a drunken bachelorette wreck, plus a jaw-dropping boy-with-the-red-balloon moment involving a little girl and a kite.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The gaps in liability frameworks were laid bare after a 2018 fatal accident involving an Uber self-driving car.
    Nelson Lim, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The wing has also been fully remodeled, now housing the brand-new Actions Ring button.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
  • There was no information immediately available about the condition of the building housing the dentist’s office .
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Preposition
  • But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
    Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020
  • 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.
    Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020
Verb
  • By comparing two types of borosilicate glass, one containing magnesium and one without, the team discovered that the diffusion of boron atoms depends strongly on the glass composition and the time it has been exposed to water.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
  • And then the English joined in, claiming that Joseph of Arimathea brought the holy grail containing the blood and sweat of the crucified Christ to Glastonbury.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The electrolyte surrounding the negative electrode contained glucose and active riboflavin, while the positive side used either potassium ferricyanide or oxygen.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Identifying victims’ remains has been a slow process because bodies can be recovered only when the surrounding area is declared safe from explosives.
    Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Preposition
  • Frankincense and resins open the composition, mingling with tonka and vanilla bean for a sensual, sophisticated, and addictive aroma that invites you to linger beside a boutique hotel’s flickering fireplace on a cold night.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Just hours after snorting the drug, Sarah awoke to find her girlfriend unresponsive beside her.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Madagascar has seen weeks of protests, initially spurred by shortages of water and power but now encompassing deeper unhappiness over corruption, inflation, and high unemployment.
    Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The series spans the entire three months of boot camp, encompassing obstacle and confidence courses, rifle shooting and the final 54-hour test, known as the Crucible.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In 2004, Rader resumed sending letters, including one to The Wichita Eagle, enclosing Wegerle’s drivers license and photos of the crime scene.
    Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Tall bookshelves flank the bed, enclosing it in a cozy way and providing lots of storage—no nightstand needed.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Including.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/including. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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