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as in contains
to have as part of a whole
the college application included some thought-provoking essay questions
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as in houses
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
that inextinguishable spark of liberty that is included within every human being
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Recent Examples of includes
The Spring Cyber Week Sale, which has sitewide savings and runs through March 24, includes 140,000 quilt and comforter deals to transform your bedroom into a luxe sleeping space.
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Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
The last thing a woman’s college basketball player should consider is turning pro early, and that includes USC’s Juju Watkins.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
This includes Kansai-ben’s character.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Best of all, the airline offers an elevated level of service that includes a comfort kit, pillow, and blanket at each seat to make the long journey more comfortable.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
This set includes needle tips and cables of different sizes, allowing knitters to customize their tools for specific patterns, plus yarn, accessories and a stylish case to store it in – all for less than $30.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
The second stage of the audition includes several different challenges, like breath holds and movement choreography underwater.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
The Vera Bradley design includes a bright and vibrant floral pattern on one side and a more subtle blue embroidery on the other.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
The footage includes various clips of the couple dancing and hanging out on the beach and traveling the world together.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
The last thing a woman’s college basketball player should consider is turning pro early, and that includes USC’s Juju Watkins.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
This includes Kansai-ben’s character.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Best of all, the airline offers an elevated level of service that includes a comfort kit, pillow, and blanket at each seat to make the long journey more comfortable.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
This set includes needle tips and cables of different sizes, allowing knitters to customize their tools for specific patterns, plus yarn, accessories and a stylish case to store it in – all for less than $30.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
The second stage of the audition includes several different challenges, like breath holds and movement choreography underwater.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
The Vera Bradley design includes a bright and vibrant floral pattern on one side and a more subtle blue embroidery on the other.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
The footage includes various clips of the couple dancing and hanging out on the beach and traveling the world together.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for includes
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Products, like Latisse—which contains an ingredient called Prostaglandin—were specially formulated to help lashes grow long.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
27 Dec. 2024
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But the problem, experts say, is that sewage today contains a host of chemicals, including PFAS, generated by businesses, factories and homes.—
Hiroko Tabuchi,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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His company recently introduced a Greenland itinerary that involves summiting Uummannaq, a rugged, nearly 4,000-foot mountain on the country’s western coast.—
Mary Holland,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Nearly 15 million people watched the recipe video for her smashed broccoli chips, a dish that involves broccoli florets, Parmesan cheese, a little oil and seasonings.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Western Hemisphere encompasses a vast region stretching from Cape Horn at the southern end of the South American continent through to the Caribbean, Central America, the United States, Canada and Greenland.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The five-mile-long mountain ridge that encompasses Mount Yoshino is said to be covered by about 30,000 cherry trees—the oldest of which is thought to have been planted more than 1,300 years ago.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Mar. 2025
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The ultra-soft clogs are made out of a plush faux shearling fabric that encases a springy foam midsole.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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This spinal area lies just outside the dura mater, and is a tough membrane that encases the spinal cord and the system that allows cerebrospinal fluid to circulate.—
Stephen C. George,
Discover Magazine,
20 Feb. 2025
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Since a lot of my travel — including this Europe trip — entails multiple travel days, lugging around two backpacks in a turtleshell style isn’t fun.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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One method, known as pruning, entails removing unnecessary or inefficient parts of a neural network — the sprawling web of connected data points that underlies a large model.—
Stephen Ornes,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
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Fencing is installed around a perimeter that goes beyond the office buildings on both sides of the Capitol, and there's an inner perimeter that surrounds the immediate Capitol complex.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2025
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What To Do Outdoors Jump in the Lake Lake Lanier spans 38,000 acres and surrounds three sides of the city.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
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Disturbing the peace carries a maximum sentence of 90 days or a $100 fine in Louisiana.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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He was not allowed to enter a plea on the treason charge, which carries a death penalty.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Includes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/includes. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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