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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  • There’s also a charity component, with the team raising funds for local students involved in fish restoration efforts.
    Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The order on Covington & Burling involved a security clearance for one of its lawyers.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 10 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
  • The city houses incredible filmmakers, cinemas, and programmers; our goal is that this grant round will help, even in a small way, to support the continuation of production in Los Angeles.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Add some salty foods to your diet, such as soup and sports drinks, as well as foods that contain potassium, like bananas and fruit juice.
    Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The guests-only 14th floor contains the outdoor pool—stretched along the building’s edge with bang-on skyline views—and the Living Room, a clubhouse where Capella hosts events like an Evening Ritual hour with complimentary cocktails and canapés.
    Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 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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  • In the beginning, these robotaxis will be confined to certain neighborhoods and will only operate in optimal conditions.
    Joann Muller, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Still, much of this art remained confined to the streets, making its impact felt in fleeting but powerful moments.
    Rebecca Ruth Gould, JSTOR Daily, 9 Apr. 2025
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  • However, slashing interest to 2% across the board would entail a cost to the federal government in the form of forgone interest income.
    Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 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
  • For the study, scientists examined 16 female specimens of the wasp, which had been found encased in amber in northern Myanmar.
    Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Include.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/include. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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