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 Brora single malt has become highly collectible over the years due to its quality and limited availability, so the inclusion of this whisky in a blend is always a moment of which to take note. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026 Submissions will be considered for inclusion in a Florida Jewish Journal article. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 And while Astronaut Amy and her super co-stars live in Marvel's fictional universe, Calandrelli's inclusion in the episode creates the opportunity to introduce some real-life scientific concepts. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026 If the reasoning that shows why your approach fits a buyer lives only there, the evidence supporting your inclusion has a gap. — Dennis Kirwan, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inclusion

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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

Noun

The third such increase went into effect this month, but this time there was no such rush.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The result is a modest but welcome increase in output, which climbs from 370 hp to 388 hp, while torque remains unchanged at 331 ft lbs.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of increase

Noun

Blue Origin’s expansion reflects the infrastructure demands of a higher launch cadence.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
During her State of the Union address on 16th September, President von der Leyen committed to overhauling single market rules by the end of next year and advancing EU Inc to streamline cross-border expansion.

— Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of expansion

Noun

Work that once required a team of specialists can now be handled by a fraction of that team, with the right augmentation.

— Vikas Verma, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Teoxane that pulls a bit of a magic trick; metallic and foil eye shadow sticks with a magnetic design from Danessa Myricks Beauty; and a new way to perform one of plastic surgery’s most popular procedures, breast augmentation, from Motiva.

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of augmentation

Noun

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
The company filed a tax increment financing (TIF) request to build in the city’s Astra Enterprise Park, the former Sunflower Ammunition Plant grounds.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 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

Noun

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

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