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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 Support space includes carpentry, dressing, hair and make-up, luxury green rooms, offices and post-production. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 June 2025 Just over the hill from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, with easy access to the area’s four seasons of sports and outdoor adventures, Tributary offers luxury real estate opportunities; elevated amenities, including golf; and a welcoming group of residents. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 6 June 2025 The series is filmed in front of a live studio audience and features a lineup that includes rapper BARKAA, comedians Steph Tisdell and Dane Simpson, and broadcaster Abbie Chatfield. DEFIANT is available now on all streaming platforms. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 6 June 2025 Fight Week Events Top Rank will stream the full fight week build-up across their social media platforms, including the final press conference and Friday’s weigh-in. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for include
Recent Examples of Synonyms for include
Verb
  • Their pairing is awkward and tentative and involves a learning curve for both.
    Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
  • Wednesday’s protest followed a larger anti-ICE demonstration on Tuesday involving about 2,500 people who were protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids across the country in Lower Manhattan.
    Michael Dorgan , Bryan Llenas, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
Verb
  • The Trump administration said the converted conference room in the shipping container is the only viable place to house the men on the base in Djibouti, where outdoor daily temperatures rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the declaration from an ICE official.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025
  • He was transferred to North Kern State Prison last May, and remains housed there, records show.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Verb
  • This newsletter contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 7 June 2025
  • As of Friday evening, the blaze has been fully contained.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
Verb
  • The hutch’s walls are enclosed with sturdy wire grids that keep your cats safely inside (and other critters out), while allowing fresh air to flow freely and offering an unobstructed view.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 7 June 2025
  • More fossils will be needed to know if the prehistoric waterwheels grew snap traps to enclose small aquatic invertebrates, like its modern counterparts, but the lineage was already present during a time when the world was warmer and wetter, and mammals were just beginning to get big.
    Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
Verb
  • The agency compared the bill with current tax law, which encompasses Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 13 June 2025
  • All four Republicans voted for the procedural rule that encompasses the rescissions package, which is not surprising.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2025
Verb
  • Having expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic to serve those confined to their homes and working remotely, the industry has been shedding jobs month by month.
    Dan Walters, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
  • Also, should rebuilding Black communities be confined to those who have been involved with the criminal justice system?
    Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Verb
  • Much of the research behind the project entailed understanding production needs from sourcing binders, to editors, proofreaders, and mixing and mastering.
    Nia Shumake, Essence, 12 June 2025
  • The remedy for her brain injury entailed spending an initial 16 hours in a hospital for standard neurological tests.
    Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Verb
  • The story of vodka is the story of modern America, encased in a clear, flavorless spirit that appears neutral but retains cultural power.
    Time, Time, 4 June 2025
  • The Swiss watch brand has teamed up with Italian soccer team Como 1907 on the Hublot Classic Fusion Como Edition, a 42-mm chronograph encased in a sleek black ceramic case with a deep blue dial.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 4 June 2025

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“Include.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/include. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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