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How does the verb include contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of include are comprehend, embrace, and involve. While all these words mean "to contain within as part of the whole," include suggests the containment of something as a constituent, component, or subordinate part of a larger whole.

the price of dinner includes dessert

When could comprehend be used to replace include?

The words comprehend and include can be used in similar contexts, but comprehend implies that something comes within the scope of a statement or definition.

his system comprehends all history

In what contexts can embrace take the place of include?

The meanings of embrace and include largely overlap; however, embrace implies a gathering of separate items within a whole.

her faith embraces both Christian and non-Christian beliefs

When is it sensible to use involve instead of include?

The words involve and include are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, involve suggests inclusion by virtue of the nature of the whole, whether by being its natural or inevitable consequence.

the new job involves a lot of detail

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of include The homicide figures do not include killings that occurred in self-defense or in other circumstances not measured in Chicago police statistics. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025 That includes 2021 or newer Galaxy Books, and Galaxy smartphones and tablets running One UI 5.1 or later. Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 13 Jan. 2025 With high-profile recipients including President Ronald Reagan and Oprah Winfrey, the award has helped keep Alger’s name in the national consciousness. Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025 In addition to Rice, who tallied five assists to that point, Betts had four assists, including three to Jaquez for layups. Swords, returning from a lower leg injury that had kept her out of the Wolverines’ recent loss to USC, propped up her team with 18 points by the game’s midpoint. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for include 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for include
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  • According to the Cleveland Clinic, the procedure involves removing silicone or saline implants.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Treatment often involves antibiotics and supportive care.
    Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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  • Besides New York and Los Angeles, there are few cities in North America with multiple 15,000-seat arenas that separately house NHL and NBA teams.
    Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2025
  • This offering blends bourbon made from a 99% corn mash bill that was aged for 9 years and then underwent a secondary 125-day cask finished in French Oak barrels that housed BHAKTA’s 1973 Armagnac vintage.
    Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The Palisades Fire, which was the largest of the blazes, was only 14% contained going its seventh straight day of destruction.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Further north, the Lidia Fire was first reported Wednesday, burned 395 acres and was 75% contained as of Friday, according to Cal Fire.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • SpaceX is also recovering and reusing payload fairings, the shell that encloses satellite payloads during their initial climb through the atmosphere.
    Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
  • There’s even a circle that encloses on the map similar to a battle royale game, though this is not a competitive PvE title.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The investigation encompasses Tesla vehicles equipped with the Full Self-Driving driver assistance system, including 2016-2025 Model S and Model X, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y models.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The Outer Continental Shelf encompasses the coastal waters of the U.S. and its territories — broadly covering areas up to 200 nautical miles from land, according to the Department of the Interior.
    Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Peace confines violence to self-defense in vindication of the right of self-preservation.
    Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
  • If a child laughed inappropriately or failed to remember a Scientology term, they could be sent to the ship’s hold and made to chip rust for days or confined in a chain locker for weeks at a time without blankets or a bathroom.
    Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • As much as immigration and its exploitable sense of disorder has been electorally animating for the GOP base, the truth is that most people don’t actually realize what a mass deportation campaign would actually entail, starting with their own rights and civil liberties.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Glaser, by contrast, was announced as host back in August and had been working on material ever since—a process that entailed testing jokes honed with a team of writers in front of dozens of live audiences.
    Judy Berman, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
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  • Altamura Man’s Frozen Legacy Deep in an Italian cave, researchers discovered Altamura Man, a Neanderthal fossil encased in limestone for over 130,000 years.
    Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The cheung fun had crisp prawns encased in a chewy wrapper that made for excellent comfort food.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024

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“Include.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/include. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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