include

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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of include In three of those incidents, multiple people were killed, including children — bringing the city to 12 domestic violence homicide victims this year. Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025 In Season 5, Americans tried to rescue children out of Gilead, including June’s daughter, Hannah. Abigail Lee, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025 The interior design, courtesy of Xenia, also includes top-notch wood and fabric finishes. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025 What To Know Tesla operates in several Middle Eastern countries already, including the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Jordan, and Qatar, but Saudi Arabia is the largest market in the Gulf region. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for include
Recent Examples of Synonyms for include
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  • All school workers involved were mandated reporters.
    Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Exchange insurance information with any other parties involved, take pictures of the accident and extensively document the state of your vehicle.
    Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
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  • Private security guards could replace Elgin police officers in providing security at the Lexington Inn & Suites, where the city has been housing homeless people since January.
    Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Among the new items in the collection is the Later sofa, designed by Ceriani Szostak, a modular seating system inspired by the rationalist architecture of the Palazzo della Civiltà, which houses Fendi’s Roman headquarters.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
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  • The Keystone oil pipeline was shut down Tuesday morning following a rupture in North Dakota, with the resulting spill contained to an agricultural field near Fort Ransom.
    Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
  • This post contains spoilers for the 1923 series finale. 1923 was life-changing in more ways than one for Brandon Sklenar and Julia Schlaepfer.
    Julia Moore, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • This collaboration isn’t simply nostalgia enclosed in blister packs.
    Nik Miles, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Outdoor space: The balcony on the main level, enclosed with a clear railing, has space for outdoor dining.
    Angela Serratore, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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  • Regarding clothing, the capsule encompasses five apparel pieces, including a stadium jacket, two hoodies, wide-leg statement pants, and a thermal tee.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Shondaland’s new Digital Media division will encompass all of the company’s digital marketing properties such as social media, a new A/V team for video and audio production, and the shondaland.com website.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
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  • Musician and educator Harry Urata, confined to an internment camp after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, encountered Japanese-American workers who had processed sugar cane leaves on Hawaiian plantations since the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The office’s website lists limited in-person services, directing users to a general email address and noting that public outreach is confined to virtual tours since the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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  • Direct rule entailed European control over the legislative, executive, and administrative functions of a colony.
    Zachariah Mampilly, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Separately, breastfeeding typically entails high levels of a hormone called prolactin, which can put the kibosh on ovulation (and periods)—generally a helpful measure for avoiding pregnancy right after giving birth.
    Korin Miller, SELF, 31 Mar. 2025
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  • In a whimsical twist, Lady Peel’s portrait would revisit Roth later in the evening – on a shortbread cookie encased inside a chocolate art crate on his dessert plate.
    Bettina Zilkha, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The bra cups need to encase all of the breast tissue and mold to your breast shape, with no spillage or creasing in the cup.
    Bianca London, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Include.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/include. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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