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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 Penalties for breaking the rules include confiscation and further disciplinary action. Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 25 July 2025 Camping fees include WiFi, showers, restrooms, a laundry room and admission to Bedrock City and raptor flight shows. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025 Celebrity guest scoopers include Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist along with representatives from Moose Tracks ice cream, Country Fresh, the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) and The Salvation Army Metro Detroit. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 24 July 2025 While wedding planning, the pair was inspired by Alyssa's older sister, who included couples trivia at her reception. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for include
Recent Examples of Synonyms for include
Verb
  • The Artemis initiative has faced delays and budget overruns, and several missions involving commercial partners have failed in recent years. Artemis II, originally scheduled to send astronauts around the moon in September 2024, has been delayed to April 2026.
    Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
  • Construction of the tunnel will involve navigating Nashville’s limestone-rich subsurface.
    Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 31 July 2025
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  • The mezzanine housing the wheelhouse provides direct access to a flybridge offering the flexibility to create a sunbathing lounge, al fresco dining area, or private retreat with direct access to the pool.
    Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
  • Since April 1, the Brown County Jail has housed at least 45 ICE detainees, according to its public jail rosters.
    Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • The fruit contains a high water content and has many antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
    Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
  • The initial headline in the story contained incorrect information .
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 July 2025
Verb
  • The ellipse enclosing these locations is called an error ellipse.
    Toshi Hirabayashi, Space.com, 23 July 2025
  • Outside the venue, fans spotted an art installation featuring a muscular figure enclosed in a clear box — seemingly a nod to the upcoming album’s cover art.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 19 July 2025
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  • Known for a deep, authoritarian bass voice that could have been used to voice movie trailers — and for his constant companion, his walking stick — Davis’ tenure encompassed an evolution of Chicago politics over nearly a half century in public life.
    Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
  • Rubin had been touring with Nine Inch Nails since 2009, a tenure that encompassed the band’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2020, in which he was included.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 31 July 2025
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  • Instead, violence that had mostly been confined to the northeast spread.
    Benjamin Ezeamalu, USA Today, 14 July 2025
  • In one study, researchers induced postnatal stress in a mouse (confining her, forcing her to swim) and separated her from her pups at unpredictable intervals.
    Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • These instructions generally entail one of the following actions: Return the product to the original store of purchase for a refund.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
  • This entails staying abreast of the latest AI capabilities, including agentic AI.
    Randy Bean, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Verb
  • As reported, the two parties released the Hublot Classic Fusion Como Edition, a 42-mm chronograph encased in a sleek black ceramic case with a deep blue dial, made available in a limited run of 50 pieces retailing for 17,500 euros each.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
  • Esparza led us to a pair of women who were serving thick, eggy fritters encasing pacaya, bracingly bitter palm flowers, harvested from the tree’s fleshy spikes and served with beans and rice.
    Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 28 July 2025

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“Include.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/include. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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