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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 The dispute threatens to undermine the party’s standing in a state recently won by Trump and where Democrats face high-stakes statewide contests in 2026, including the race for governor. Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025 Treatment options include home care, supportive therapies, medications, and, in some cases, surgery. Brandi Jones, Health, 25 May 2025 Those include any felony that resulted in state prison, most other felonies on their record in the previous 15 years, and some high-level misdemeanors within the last five years. Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025 For no ads on those two streamers, the plan costs $44.99 per month (ads will be included on any tier of the ESPN. app). Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for include
Recent Examples of Synonyms for include
Verb
  • There are roughly 100 trucks involved in the daily delivery of fuel.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
  • The Justice Department ended three high-profile lawsuits involving a gun parts manufacturer in a win for firearms advocates after Attorney General Pam Bondi committed to easing bureaucratic restrictions on Second Amendment rights.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • Don’t miss the Barnes & Noble, which is cleverly housed in an old theater, Ante Bellums Attic Antique Shop, and Firefly Boutique for women’s clothing.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
  • Since 1998, the collection has grown to over 100,000 letters, which is now housed at Chapman University.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 26 May 2025
Verb
  • This post contains spoilers for The Rehearsal Season 2 finale.
    Megan McCluskey, Time, 26 May 2025
  • But decades of poor water management, which have dried up lakes, rivers, and wetlands that once helped contain these storms, have turned sand and dust storms into a pressing challenge for the region, with many consequences.
    Sanam Mahoozi, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Verb
  • The fencing should enclose the pool, have a self-close latch out of the reach of children and be at least 4 feet high.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
  • The intricate lacing system is enclosed and features white accents.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • Furthermore, Trump’s freeze on disbursement of funds from Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act encompassed modernization projects at airports nationwide.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
  • That encompassed two wins in Boston, a sweep of the Giants sandwiched between two sweeps of the Orioles and the first two games in Milwaukee.
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • No longer confined to the pursuit of profit alone, these powerful forces are being reimagined as instruments of global healing, capable of restoring trust, dignity and interconnectedness across all sectors.
    Yujia Zhu, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • Dempsey was sent to live with a distant city counselor and grew up to work in data entry, confined to her apartment computer.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • Here's a breakdown of the three-tiered alert system from the NWS and what each level entails: High wind warning: Take action!
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
  • Instead, eating and preparing them may simply entail extra care and adherence to best food safety practices.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • The intervertebral discs between the spinal vertebrae comprise a gel-like core, the nucleus pulposus (NP), encased by a tough, fibrous outer ring.
    Paul McClure May 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2025
  • The movement is encased in a soft-iron inner cage, which shields it from magnetic fields that can negatively affects the accuracy of mechanical timepieces.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 May 2025

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“Include.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/include. Accessed 30 May. 2025.

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