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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
One project of the foundation includes artwork by children — usually in hospitals, refugee centers, orphanages and schools — incorporated into spacesuits produced by ILC Dover, an aerospace manufacturing company.
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Each class includes lessons on holistic health, often paired with hands-on activities meant to reduce stress and encourage connection.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
This massive dataset includes 40 billion snapshots of the unique form of matter generated in gold-ion collisions.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Las Palmas Tex-Mex in Uptown Dallas This is one of Dallas’ most iconic restaurants, with a menu of Tex-Mex dishes that includes carne asada, lobster tostada, milanesa and enchiladas.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The lush mixed planting includes canna, coleus, ornamental grass, and rose campion.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Cast also includes Vincent Regan, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Morgan Davies, Aidan Scott, Langley Kirkwood, Jeff Ward, Celeste Loots, Alexander Maniatis, McKinley Belcher III, Craig Fairbrass, Steven Ward, Charithra Chandran, and Chioma Umeala.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
His prior work includes working in West Texas as a TV reporter for KTXS.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Rates at Raffles Boston for the experience start at $10,000 for two, plus tax and gratuity, which includes the overnight stay in the Presidential Suite.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Each class includes lessons on holistic health, often paired with hands-on activities meant to reduce stress and encourage connection.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
This massive dataset includes 40 billion snapshots of the unique form of matter generated in gold-ion collisions.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Las Palmas Tex-Mex in Uptown Dallas This is one of Dallas’ most iconic restaurants, with a menu of Tex-Mex dishes that includes carne asada, lobster tostada, milanesa and enchiladas.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The lush mixed planting includes canna, coleus, ornamental grass, and rose campion.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Cast also includes Vincent Regan, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Morgan Davies, Aidan Scott, Langley Kirkwood, Jeff Ward, Celeste Loots, Alexander Maniatis, McKinley Belcher III, Craig Fairbrass, Steven Ward, Charithra Chandran, and Chioma Umeala.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
His prior work includes working in West Texas as a TV reporter for KTXS.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Rates at Raffles Boston for the experience start at $10,000 for two, plus tax and gratuity, which includes the overnight stay in the Presidential Suite.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for includes
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China has laid out an ambitious lunar plan to land astronauts on the moon before 2030, targeting the south pole, which contains water ice and other resources critical for long-term lunar exploration and settlement.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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This all-important ingredient contains nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium (NPK), and promotes healthy, strong growth.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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Most winters, the firm houses more than 5,000 boats and marine pleasure craft.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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That’s a massive problem, because a detention center that’s open 24 hours a day and houses enough humans to populate a small city will put a far greater strain on public resources than any warehouse could.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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The legislation also involves zoning.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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That federal case involves Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snap, and centers on allegations that the companies built defective apps that resulted in teens and children developing unhealthy and addictive behaviors.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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This process continues for decades until eventually, one day, immune mediators rupture the cap that encloses the plaque.—
Mary J. Scourboutakos,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
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Kindergarten readiness encompasses the foundational skills necessary to engage in a more formal learning environment, said Ohio State University educational psychology professor Laura Justice.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The supply plan encompasses multiple sub-brands, including Qiyuan, Deepal, Avatr, and Uni, thereby positioning the technology for broader adoption across various vehicle segments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Designed from high-temperature polyimide aerogel, the armor encases the drone’s sensitive parts in a single cast structure.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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Use a high-quality mattress protector that encases your mattress to keep it clean and prevent most allergens from penetrating.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Name and number customization entails a $35 upcharge.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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The multivendor platform concept entails third-party sellers listing products on a retailer’s platform.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Political candidates from around Indiana have been redoing paperwork for this spring’s primary ballot as confusion surrounds whether the secretary of state’s office properly processed those forms.—
Tom Davies,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Such is the kind of spotlight that surrounds human trafficking during Super Bowl week.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Includes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/includes. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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