as in to involve
to have as part of a whole
a lavish wedding entails extensive planning and often staggering expense
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Recent Examples of entail
The job entails making, installing and repairing sometimes enormous metal assemblies for vessels.
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Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The process typically entails violation notices citing specific governing provisions, and hearings to discuss and decide upon an ultimate resolution.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Charter school compliance will entail transparent reporting of public and private funds received and expenditures by budget allocation.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The current state of the case entails Russ demanding a court declaration that his use of Denaro Puro doesn’t infringe Nike, that Nike’s trade dress claims are invalid, and that Nike’s rights in Pure Money are unenforceable with respect to Denaro Puro.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
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Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The process typically entails violation notices citing specific governing provisions, and hearings to discuss and decide upon an ultimate resolution.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Charter school compliance will entail transparent reporting of public and private funds received and expenditures by budget allocation.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The current state of the case entails Russ demanding a court declaration that his use of Denaro Puro doesn’t infringe Nike, that Nike’s trade dress claims are invalid, and that Nike’s rights in Pure Money are unenforceable with respect to Denaro Puro.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entail
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Another task involved answering elementary school questions with a giant pencil, and the final showdown was over a Plinko-esque game with specialized chips.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The patrol gave no cause for the crash, but noted the roads were wet and said alcohol is not suspected to be a factor for anyone involved.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The same day that the nanny allegedly beat Walter, other caregivers slapped and flogged his siblings, including with shoes and wooden sticks.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The variety includes Indian, regional Goan, Italian, international buffet, and a poolside venue.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Mammoth Cave National Park encompasses more than 52,000 acres of south central Kentucky and is essentially two parks in one.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Wilson is zoned for the 9th District, which extends across most of the state’s southern border before curving up to encompass the largely white and affluent Nashville suburbs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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According to a source briefed on the situation, the illness was contained to the Victoire.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The public ferry contains a ramp, but wheelchair users arriving by the small guest-only boats will need assistance getting on and off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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“Entail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entail. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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