inclusion

noun

Definition of inclusionnext
as in addition

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Recent Examples of inclusion In the audio, Shayndi Raice, who Weiss selected as foreign editor, argued against the inclusion of reporting on Palestinian deaths in Holly Williams’ report marking the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026 That legislation restricts diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in public schools. — Erin Jones, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Yet her inclusion feels totally impromptu, like she and Bryan just got called up for their turn at karaoke and didn’t have a chance to work out the harmonies. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 16 Oct. 2026 Some companies may have paid an application fee in order to be considered, but this payment does not impact a company's inclusion or ranking. — Time, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inclusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclusion
  1. addition
  2. increase
  3. expansion
  4. augmentation
  5. increment
  6. plus
  7. accrual
  8. supplement
Noun
  • The addition to SpaceX’s GAAP profits per share would be minuscule.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The addition of this ad so close to Election Day roiled races in Ohio up and down the ballot.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of addition
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  • Maine, North Carolina and Ohio also have seen increases of more than 30% in early in-person and mail voting compared with the same point in 2022.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Washington State reported a much lower $86 million for 2026; however, that’s an increase of $11 million from 2025, as the athletic department has returned to a budget equal to the final year of the old Pac-12 in fiscal 2024.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of increase
Noun
  • The Valkyries made history in their inaugural season, becoming the first WNBA expansion team to reach the playoffs in its debut year.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Scaling hypersonic composites The expansion comes alongside a broader push to strengthen the US industrial base for hypersonic systems.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of expansion
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  • The small-business owners onstage described AI as augmentation.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Phantom is also exploring general augmentation and human-machine interactions in defense settings.
    — Greg Uyeno, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of augmentation
Noun
  • The mayor also plans to declare a $520 million surplus in tax increment finance revenue.
    — Chris Tye, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Air Force has selected both Anduril’s YFQ-44A and General Atomics’ YFQ-42A for the first increment of the program.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of increment
Noun
  • If the system relies on 300-plus schools to follow suggestions their competitors do not, it’s broken.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Knicks center started his morning with an hour-plus drive to practice before heading home for a game-day meal of chicken and pasta.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of plus
Noun
  • Rising defaults and non-accruals suggest that process is already underway.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The company reported $450 million in legal accruals related to the trial, including the $280 million in settlements, which were recognized in its first quarter.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
Definition of accrual
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  • Looking a bit further down the line, Capsum hopes to move into producing nutraceuticals and other supplements.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Hwang also cautions against turning to quick fixes found online, such as supplements and restrictive diets.
    — Lauren Finney Harden, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of supplement

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