subsuming

verb

Definition of subsumingnext
present participle of subsume
as in including
to have as part of a whole games and team sports are subsumed under the classification of "recreation"

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsuming
  1. including
  2. encompassing
  3. involving
  4. containing
  5. carrying
Verb
  • Calculating the actuals brings in many complications, including the size of the business, type of machinery and local rates and incentives.
    Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The movement components feature a variety of finishes, including circular graining, sandblasting, and black rhodium coating, creating a visually striking contrast with the white case.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of including
Verb
  • The first look stills foreshadow a dynamic story encompassing happy times between the couple as well as the world thrown into chaos by zombie attacks.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • So, for example, to support individuals with autism across all demographics, physicians must ensure that their assessment tools are trained on datasets that are representative of diverse populations, encompassing race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic background and geography.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of encompassing
Verb
  • Read on to discover the reason behind his exit and the alleged drama involving his former co-stars, including Tan France.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The incident involving Verstappen and Piastri unfolded dramatically during the Abu Dhabi race, causing both drivers to spin as a result of their collision.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of involving
Verb
  • The pistol was loaded with a Glock magazine containing six nine-millimeter full metal jacket rounds.
    Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Slow Cooker Beef Stew Stews provide a warm mix of foods in one pot, usually containing meat and vegetables.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of containing
Verb
  • This complication features a three-armed carousel, each arm carrying a block with four-hour numerals.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Mangione was also initially charged in Pennsylvania with forgery, carrying firearms without a license, tampering with records or identification, possessing instruments of a crime and providing false identification to law enforcement.
    Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of carrying
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