INCLUSION Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

inclusion

noun

Definition of inclusion

as in addition

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Recent Examples of inclusion By featuring these leading organizations, the ranking sets a benchmark for employers across APAC and encourages businesses to place employee wellbeing, development, and inclusion at the core of their people strategies. — Time Staff, Time, 3 Nov. 2026 An academic climate that fosters inquiry and inclusion is still possible. — Nancy Koppelman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 UConn Women’s Basketball is proud to play in our Basketball is for Everyone Pride game and strives for a culture of inclusion and equity. — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026 Now, a path to the pros for women and men, in addition to Olympic inclusion. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inclusion

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Noun

The 49ers’ bye week also came at a good time, with Mike Evans and Nick Bosa optimistic about returning and the addition of Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner providing another boost.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
Greetham, known for his Broadway work in Newsies and his turn opposite Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman in Netflix’s The Prom, as well as roles in Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story, completes the new cast additions.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of addition

Noun

The backstory The first Mandarin Oriental hotel—then called The Mandarin—opened its doors in Hong Kong in 1963 and has remained central to the hotel group’s core values, despite global expansion.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Following a community meeting attended by more than 200 Laramie County residents, Google and its partners are establishing a Community Council to address concerns about the effects of data center expansion on Cheyenne and surrounding communities.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of expansion

Noun

The city of Batavia is continuing to look at a potential new tax increment financing, or TIF, district downtown, and a public hearing and Joint Review Board meeting have now been set as part of the review process.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
But BaT’s community, and those outside the Bring a Trailer community that watch auctions, sometimes even question bid increments.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of increment

Noun

Sure, public schools that can't afford to provide teachers with basic supplies like crayons and where nurses have to keep track of every bandage and packet of acetaminophen are performing surgery that costs $100,000-plus.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
Stewart was the first player in NFL history to throw for 20-plus touchdowns (21) and rush for 10-plus touchdowns (11) in the same season.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 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

Noun

The charter currently fixes that salary at $6,000 a year, though multiple pay supplements have commissioners earning about $83,000 annually.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
The list of what the office regulates encompasses home, car, health, life to car insurance and pet insurance, as well as worker’s compensation, ride-hailing and Medicare supplement (Medigap) insurance.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

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