INCLUSION Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

inclusion

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Definition of inclusion

as in addition

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Recent Examples of inclusion Other common concerns were peer review being deemphasized, the potential for awards to be terminated before research projects are completed, and restrictions on work related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. — Anil Oza, STAT, 15 July 2026 While the company did not provide financial figures for the business, the inclusion reflects the growing role that financing and other advisory services play alongside traditional auctions. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026 Honors such as inclusion in leading legal rankings highlight both consistency and influence. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 July 2026 There is enough firepower on the roster to warrant the Timberwolves’ inclusion in the LeBron James sweepstakes. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for inclusion

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Noun

One way to begin is with the mental and physical reset provided by the Crossings Ceremony, the most recent addition to Miraval Austin’s Life in Balance Spa offerings.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
The coaching staff thought the talent the team inherited, with the addition of a few bargain signings, was better than the numbers showed.

— Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 16 July 2026

Definition of addition

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June was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022, the United Nations said this week – an increase driven by long-range Russian missiles that have struck urban residential buildings.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
That hugely successful group also helped drive other major changes in the nation’s music-consumption habits, like an increase in CD sales.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026

Definition of increase

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Seven & i has been accelerating its global expansion with an eye toward increasing its worldwide store count, including Japan, from 87,000 to 100,000 by 2030.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 17 July 2026
This strategic move signals Janie and Jack's broader expansion into authentic lifestyle partnerships, emphasizing experiences over products.

— Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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In short, every transformation of the data passed through, from filtering and deduplication to augmentation, must be timestamped and attributed.

— Akash Pugalia, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Around two months after her breast augmentation, Sandra said her right side became painful, and the skin was turning yellow-brown and purple like a bruise.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Definition of augmentation

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After overwhelming demand from fans, the residency soon expanded to an extensive 24 nights and will now run weekly in two-date increments from October 2026 through March 2027.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2026
Young lawyers still toil over documents, billing their time in six-minute increments.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of increment

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This accrual is most pronounced in the neurons of the cortex, hippocampus, and cerebellum, potentially contributing to neurodegenerative effects.

— Kristel Tjandra, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2026
Welsh said his review determined that Legacy Professionals performed the Boilermakers audits according to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, examining union credit card expenses, salaries, reimbursements to employees and vacation accruals.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2026

Definition of accrual

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Research cited by Market Reports World found phytoestrogen supplements may deliver only 10% to 20% symptom reduction in some cases, even as more than 79% of peri- and postmenopausal women reported using botanical dietary supplements.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
How perimenopause supplement stacking works A stack is a modular set of supplements chosen for symptoms rather than a one-size-fits-all multivitamin.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

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