included

verb

past tense of include
1
as in contained
to have as part of a whole the college application included some thought-provoking essay questions

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2
as in housed
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 included Those contracts included clauses calling for international arbitration, which seemed to reduce or remove the risk of unilateral government action. — Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Its deployment included a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 250 days. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 Thompson served as a guest judge that season while Cowell, who underwent a six-hour surgery that included the placement of a metal rod in his back, recovered. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026 No details on injuries or fatalities were included in the post, which asked community members for video footage, photographs or any information related to the shooting. — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2026 The efforts included three helicopters flying Saturday night. — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Whether or not the timing of Guimaraes’ goals would have been included in Arsenal’s scout reports for the midfielder would be interesting to know. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 The justice ministry rejected the criticism, saying the proceedings complied with Syrian law and included the participation of victims and their representatives. — Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026 The event featured live music, free giveaways that included Chromebooks, gas cards and biometric gun safes, and presentations from guests who spoke about safety. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for included
  1. contained
  2. housed
  3. involved
  4. enclosed
  5. encompassed
  6. encased
  7. carried
  8. confined
Verb
  • The glove contained a small bag of cocaine and Adderall, the document said.
    — Ava Kelley, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
  • During the encounter, Molano was allowed to contact another person to take possession of the vehicle, which still contained the cinnamon rolls and their storage containers, Fortune said.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of contained
Verb
  • The Foscarini Signature Suite (which housed the Doge) is approximately 966 square feet and also offers Grand Canal views.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Off-grid residents blur the line between housed and homeless, as county officials juggle lax enforcement, environmental damage, real estate scams and calls to legalize basic services such as addresses and trash pickup.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of housed
Verb
  • Plaintiffs sought information identifying people involved in conceiving, creating, and carrying out the fund.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
  • His story involved actions that happened offscreen, in the past; in Wild Horse Nine, the CIA anti-heroes are doing the bad things in the present.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of involved
Verb
  • The outdoor cinema is wrapped by a rough-hewn Brutalist perimeter—half-lined with concrete cubes, the other half enclosed with planks salvaged from the boardwalk destroyed during Hurricane Sandy.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The brand’s first offering is Travel Discovery Set ($135), featuring five scents enclosed in a sleek silver cigarette case, which feels substantial and heavy in the hand, like something your grandmother might have owned.
    — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of enclosed
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  • The publication grew under her leadership, and encompassed a more diverse range of voices, featuring the likes of Maya Angelou, Angela Davis, and Alice Walker.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • As scholars now know, Capa’s early oeuvre encompassed works by both him and Taro.
    — Alissa Simon, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of encompassed
Verb
  • But Oliver said the contractors installed the grinder pump a month ago with its own power source encased in a locked box and didn’t provide her with a key.
    — Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • With six bedrooms and six full bathrooms spread across more than 9,000 square feet, the home’s three distinct structures are connected by bridges and wrapped in curved glass encased in black steel frames.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of encased
Verb
  • Several heavy explosions shook Kuhestak, with fireballs that lighted up the night sky, according to security camera recordings carried by the semiofficial news agency Fars.
    — David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The ideas that traveled furthest were carried by story rather than analysis.
    — Bryan Adams, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of carried
Verb
  • If she’s found not guilty, she may be released or remain confined in a mental health facility.
    — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The impulse to single out Islamic practices for special legal scrutiny isn’t confined to arbitration.
    — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of confined

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“Included.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/included. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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