INCLUSION Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

inclusion

noun

Definition of inclusion

as in addition

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Recent Examples of inclusion As International Allyship Day approaches, organizations are urged to embed inclusion as a continuous cultural heartbeat, moving beyond performative gestures. — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 While allowed, there is no reason for WNBA games to be the site of demonstrations that espouse anything but inclusion. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Its inclusion among the CCA’s assets has sparked bnot just protests but also a petition calling for the collection to remain intact. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The figures differ from the CDC's because they have not yet been officially confirmed or reported back to the federal agency for inclusion in its count. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inclusion

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Noun

Williams looks as dominant as ever in camp, albeit against defensive ends such as rookie Romello Height and Wednesday addition Ogba Okoronko.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
This addition comes a day after Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley revealed undrafted rookie defensive tackle Rene Konga will miss the season with an undisclosed injury.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of addition

Noun

But, a number of studies have found similar connections between an increase in green spaces — especially trees that don't block residents' views — and a reduction in violence.

— Tara Molina, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Economists’ estimated monthly employment gains of 95,000 jobs would mark an increase from June’s lower-than-expected 57,000 jobs added.

— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of increase

Noun

In March, Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI stood at the White House and signed the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, promising American households would not pay for the grid expansion their data centers require.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Lenae aims to build on Bird’s Eye’s ethos of expansion, pushing further into an airy, lambent sound.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of expansion

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In the meantime, according to data from Goldman Sachs, AI substitution wiped out roughly 25k jobs per month in the past year, while augmentation added back about 9k.

— HubSpot, HubSpot, 31 July 2026
Leesa, 50, admits that the idea of a breast augmentation had always been a thought, considering many of her friends had had one done.

— Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

Definition of augmentation

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That’s right—the huge annual savings event is ending this weekend, but there are still three days to make the most of the 86,000-plus deals on offer.

— Jordan Julian, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Any settlement greater than $150 plus court costs would be a profit for the debt collector.

— Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of plus

Noun

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
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

Definition of accrual

Noun

And like ginseng was supposed to be like this magical supplement that, like, improved health and memory and all sorts of wonderful things.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026
Thorne is loved by many supplement users for its rigorous quality testing and ingredients.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of supplement

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