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 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

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Noun

The property evolved over the decades, with an expansion of the building around 1895, and another addition around 1930.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Batman’s nemesis is a billionaire with his own personal island for committing atrocities; Superman is traveling the world combating corporate abuse of laborers; this year’s new addition, Green Arrow, flat-out hunts CEOs.

— Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 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

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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

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Larsson recorded 17 points, six rebounds and eight assists while posting an impressive plus/minus of plus 12 in 31 minutes off the bench.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
Hims & Hers Labs rolled out two tiers in 2025, $199 for 50 biomarkers and $499 for 120-plus biomarkers with two draws.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 28 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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To limit bruising, patients are often told to avoid alcohol, blood-thinning pain relievers and supplements like ginkgo biloba, ginger, garlic and vitamin E for a few days before and after.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
Research suggests that regularly taking saffron supplements can reduce the amount of C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammation marker, in the blood.

— Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 26 Oct. 2026

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