inclusion

noun

Definition of inclusionnext
as in addition

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Recent Examples of inclusion Peacock's inclusion in YouTube Premium places it inside an ad-free tier, and how the advertising side of these arrangements develops has not been detailed. — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Whether intentional or not, Dolson's shirt sharply contrasted with Cunningham's recent comments and reflected the league's broader embrace of transgender inclusion. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 The Lux Unfiltered High Gloss Body Oil is a multitasking body shimmer oil, providing a glistening finish that makes your skin look as sparkly as the ocean at sunset with actual sun protection, thanks to its SPF 30 inclusion. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 28 July 2026 The pinas are cooked in clay ovens for a period of 26 hours and then open-air fermented near fruit trees, a practice the brand says adds to its particular flavor profile due to inclusion of wild yeast. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 July 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 organization has taken a key measure with the addition of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Sports from the traditional standbys (artistic gymnastics) to the newest additions (flag football, lacrosse and squash) all sold through their first-drop availability.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of addition
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  • That increase has already led to more sunny day flooding, intensified rainfalls and hurricanes, reflected in higher and higher insurance premiums.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The brand gained more than 19 million views on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube in the last five months, representing a 273 percent increase from the same period last year.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
Definition of increase
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  • The final day of the month sees Jupiter (the planet of good luck and expansion) in Leo making a harmonious trine to Saturn (the planet of discipline and structure) in Aries.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Billionaires buying up South Florida real estate, corporate expansions and a widening gulf between luxury and everyday home prices are changing Miami-Dade’s economic landscape.
    — Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 31 July 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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  • The budget also banks on $285 million in surplus revenue from tax increment financing districts, special taxing zones across the city.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • It is earned in increments, and a fixed level of autonomy ignores that completely.
    — Ravi Palwe, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of increment
Noun
  • But Ray provided a fitting coda to his two-plus seasons as a Giant, plus a solid audition that might have boosted the club’s asking price.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Sure, there was a first-year head coach implementing his style of football over the course of a dozen-plus practices and there was a lot happening there, but it was completely overshadowed by the contractual hold-in of Micah Parsons.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of plus
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • All supplements may cause side effects, drug interactions, or pose a risk to specific populations.
    — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 30 July 2026
  • Several companies already sell oyster extract supplements promising natural testosterone support and hormone balance.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of supplement

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