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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
arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Russia has set out maximalist demands for any agreement, including an end to arms supplies for Ukraine, a position that Kyiv and its allies have rejected.
—arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025
By that point, the band had a relatively stable lineup, including the bassist Nat Baldwin, the drummer Brian McOmber, the multi-instrumentalist and singer Angel Deradoorian, and the vocalist Haley Dekle.
—Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Kyiv's forces have also kept up air assaults on Russia, including strikes on a military airbase and a command center.
—arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025
John Kander and Fred Ebb’s stage version opened on Broadway in 1993 and won seven Tony Awards, including best musical and best performances by Chita Rivera, Brent Carver and Anthony Crivello.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
However, the Jets still have several significant needs at a few roster spots, including right tackle and tight end.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
Cochrane worked with other talented coaches in Spurs’ academy, including Burnley’s head coach, Scott Parker, Matt Wells — who is now Ange Postecoglou’s senior assistant — John McDermott and Chris Ramsey.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
This year, the Chiefs have eight picks, including two in the third round, the byproduct of last year’s trade with the Tennessee Titans that centered on cornerback L’Jarius Sneed.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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
Russia has set out maximalist demands for any agreement, including an end to arms supplies for Ukraine, a position that Kyiv and its allies have rejected.
—arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025
By that point, the band had a relatively stable lineup, including the bassist Nat Baldwin, the drummer Brian McOmber, the multi-instrumentalist and singer Angel Deradoorian, and the vocalist Haley Dekle.
—Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Kyiv's forces have also kept up air assaults on Russia, including strikes on a military airbase and a command center.
—arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025
John Kander and Fred Ebb’s stage version opened on Broadway in 1993 and won seven Tony Awards, including best musical and best performances by Chita Rivera, Brent Carver and Anthony Crivello.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
However, the Jets still have several significant needs at a few roster spots, including right tackle and tight end.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
Cochrane worked with other talented coaches in Spurs’ academy, including Burnley’s head coach, Scott Parker, Matt Wells — who is now Ange Postecoglou’s senior assistant — John McDermott and Chris Ramsey.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
This year, the Chiefs have eight picks, including two in the third round, the byproduct of last year’s trade with the Tennessee Titans that centered on cornerback L’Jarius Sneed.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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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.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
Verb
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The new advisories follow several incidents involving foreign nationals being detained or deported at US airports, despite carrying valid documentation.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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And more recent headlines about the film predominately focused on real-life drama involving her evil queen, Gal Gadot.—
Patrick Gomez,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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Since then, about 80,000 permits have been issued for building ADUs behind or beside existing homes.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Take the trip to Colwyn Bay, for example, when so many fans descended on the coastal Welsh town a large number had to watch the game from a farmer’s field on a hill beside the ground.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Gunfire ensued when Ratliff came out of the vault with a sack containing money.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
24 Dec. 2024
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Those are akin to having put together examples of people playing a sport, some examples containing no mistakes, and other examples revealing discernable mistakes.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Officials said at least 16 of these weapons have been recovered from crime scenes in Connecticut and surrounding states, including one that was used in a homicide in Middletown in May 2021.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2025
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Speaking of surrounding herself with loved ones, Gomez has been doing that with Blanco, particularly over the holiday season.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Preposition
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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.—
Eric Stafford,
Car and Driver,
22 Mar. 2023
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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.—
Matthew Savoca,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2023
Verb
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This is a hard problem, encompassing moral judgment, and is fully steeped in ethical (and legal) implications.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Buff Strickland While known for her dressmaker detail and eye for color, Bratton believes that the essence of a house begins with the hard finishes, encompassing everything from cabinetry, fixtures, and flooring to hardware and paint colors.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
25 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney has said that the investigation is ongoing and has expanded beyond just Gilgo Beach.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Since then, the algae blooms have been spreading to San Diego County, Orange County, Santa Barbara County and beyond.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Including.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/including. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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