include

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Synonym Chooser

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 Robots will take on roles across the property, including reception, room service, cleaning, food preparation and guest support. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Washington area, which could complicate plans for fireworks displays, including the show the president will attend in Washington. Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026 Little Spirit’s address puts it within walking distance of several other restaurants and bars, including a few spots likely to show big sporting events. Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 Regions stricken with the worst drought conditions include the West, where wildfires have been raging, parts of the High Plains, the Southeast and the Mid-Atlantic regions. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for include
Recent Examples of Synonyms for include
Verb
  • Chee faces 20 felony charges, including seven counts of murder, insurance fraud and multiple counts involving the possession, transportation or conspiracy to possess or transport explosives.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • Lalas also had an interesting post on X involving Argentina superstar Lionel Messi, which was invoked by many after seeing what happened to Balogun.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • The April 2025 incident at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey sent three teenagers to a hospital, months after a California oversight body ruled the facility was not a safe place for youths to be housed.
    James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • The Loews Kansas City houses 1587 Prime, the steakhouse co-owned by football celebs Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
    Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Pomegranates also contain vitamin K and folate, which can help support healthy blood clotting and cell growth, respectively.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The Lineage warehouse, built in 2018, is likely to contain different materials of concern.
    Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Though not fully enclosed (which saved on cost), it’s sheltered by a wall of ipe wood on one side and a stand of low trees and plants on the other.
    Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026
  • The trailer was enclosed with a makeshift toilet, a sofa and camping chairs.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • Their solution targets embodied carbon, the emissions baked into the hardware before it is ever switched on, encompassing all the energy and process gases consumed in manufacturing it.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026
  • The grand French state beds of the 18th century traditionally encompassed a kit that included a bed frame, canopy, mattress, sheets, pillows, coverlet, and bolster.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Traditional entertainment journalists, however, were largely confined to public events and lacked similar direct access, underscoring a significant shift in how studios engage with media and promote their content.
    Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • And for the second straight day, those winners were confined to the two Fantasy 5 drawings.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • The bicentennial occurred during an election year, with all the partisan denunciations that entails (though when Jimmy Carter narrowly beat Ford, no one thought of contesting the results).
    Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • LightShed Partners analyst Rich Greenfield, in a blog post, pointed out that Netflix would not want to own the NBC network and stations, which would entail direct regulation by the FCC.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • The next shot shows the car encased in the home amid piles of crumbling plaster, split beams and bits of furniture.
    Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
  • Over time, a soft split bun encased the sausage, creating something portable to be eaten standing at a fairground, during a factory break, or in the bleachers at a baseball game.
    Ashley Rose Young, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026

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“Include.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/include. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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