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
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The farm in the mountains south of Fayetteville grows nine different varieties of lettuce, including red and green varieties of Bibb, Oakleaf and Sweet Crisp lettuces, romaine, arugula, kale, bok choy, microgreens, as well as herbs like basil, thyme and oregano.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
The defense, including Lohrei, has turned a corner.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
During the homecoming, Harrison spoke at Middletown schools and thousands of people cheered her victory at a rally downtown, including Jerry Lucas.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
Their philanthropic efforts have supported a wide range of causes, including arts, education, healthcare, and environmental conservation.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
The bright bubblegum-pink design has green sketches of the movie’s most iconic characters, including Glinda, Elphaba, Madame Morrible, and the Cowardly Lion, while gold accents add extra shine to the dishwasher-safe cup.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Two high-rise residential buildings were hit in the strikes, the mayor of Ukraine’s capital, Vitali Klitschko, said according to Reuters, including the second and third floors of a nine-story building in the Desnianskyi district.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
She was nominated for two Emmys, including Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series for her performance in Lassie.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Hornets made two interceptions, including one by Koa Akui, the team leader with five picks.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The farm in the mountains south of Fayetteville grows nine different varieties of lettuce, including red and green varieties of Bibb, Oakleaf and Sweet Crisp lettuces, romaine, arugula, kale, bok choy, microgreens, as well as herbs like basil, thyme and oregano.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
The defense, including Lohrei, has turned a corner.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
During the homecoming, Harrison spoke at Middletown schools and thousands of people cheered her victory at a rally downtown, including Jerry Lucas.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
Their philanthropic efforts have supported a wide range of causes, including arts, education, healthcare, and environmental conservation.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
The bright bubblegum-pink design has green sketches of the movie’s most iconic characters, including Glinda, Elphaba, Madame Morrible, and the Cowardly Lion, while gold accents add extra shine to the dishwasher-safe cup.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Two high-rise residential buildings were hit in the strikes, the mayor of Ukraine’s capital, Vitali Klitschko, said according to Reuters, including the second and third floors of a nine-story building in the Desnianskyi district.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
She was nominated for two Emmys, including Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series for her performance in Lassie.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 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 decision effectively ends months of back-and-forth accusations involving Lively, her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and The New York Times.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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Indiana State Police will lead the investigation into the shooting involving Fishers' officers.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Something fishy is going on at restaurant across from the Boise Co-op — but not because that space is housing its third concept in two years.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Nov. 2025
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The camp in Tawila is already housing around half a million people, says Saraf, so expecting tens of thousands more requires planning to distribute sanitation, water, and basic educational services.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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Shoving, tapping, poking and generally wanting to clobber the person snoring beside you doesn’t exactly put anyone in the mood for love either.—
Ian Kerner,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Seeing everyone beside me working hard helped, too.—
Brooke Morrison,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Look 5 degrees to the lower left of the Pleiades to find the patch of sky containing Uranus.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The recall was initiated because products containing wheat were incorrectly placed into packaging that doesn't list the presence of wheat, according to the FDA.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Yet there's been internal stress due to layoffs, return-to-office mandates and controversy surrounding Microsoft's contracts.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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According to The Sacramento Bee's Jason Anderson, a league source said the Kings haven’t engaged the Grizzlies in trade talks amid the recent circumstances surrounding Morant.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 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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Although full-scale extraction remains years away, the commercial groundwork, encompassing propulsion, autonomy, refining, and logistics, is being actively laid.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The wind advisory is even more widespread, encompassing nearly the entire state.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Including.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/including. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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