includes

VERB

contain, involve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

add build carry combine comprise consist of cover encompass enter have hold incorporate introduce receive

STRONG

accommodate admit append bear comprehend constitute count embody embrace encircle enclose entail implicate inject insert interject interpolate number subsume

WEAK

allow for be composed of be made up of build in cut in on make allowance for make room for number among take in take into account teem with work in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon decrease divide drop erase exclude fail forget lack need separate stop subtract want withdraw

STRONG

deny estimate guess let go refuse reject release remove shun take out unloose

WEAK

eliminate neglect

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The agreement includes wage increases and new compensation for work that cabin crew previously performed without pay.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

The project also includes the restoration of the theater’s historic Art Deco features and auditorium ceiling mural, along with upgraded audio, visual and lighting systems as well as a broadcast room.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

However, she acknowledges that while China is good at building the body, the US is still leading at building the "brain", which includes developing the AI to programme robots.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Professional students, a group that includes those pursuing degrees in medicine, dentistry or law, can borrow a maximum of $50,000 a year and a total of $200,000, according to the U.S.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026

This includes vocalists, most wind instruments, and many string instruments.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones