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 Washington Examiner spoke with five current and former senior department officials, as well as two sources familiar with Noem’s management, to piece together what Noem’s final days and Mullin’s first ones on the job entailed.
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Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
To stand around collecting a paycheck when the ones who deserve the money are TSA agents who know what the job entails?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
This entails maintaining up-to-date contact information with cellphone numbers, emails, and emergency contacts for all residents and staff in a centralized and accessible database.
—Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Researchers use vibrational spectroscopy to identify microplastics, which entails measuring how the particle interacts with light to produce what scientists call a chemical fingerprint.
—Anne McNeil, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
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Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
To stand around collecting a paycheck when the ones who deserve the money are TSA agents who know what the job entails?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
This entails maintaining up-to-date contact information with cellphone numbers, emails, and emergency contacts for all residents and staff in a centralized and accessible database.
—Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Researchers use vibrational spectroscopy to identify microplastics, which entails measuring how the particle interacts with light to produce what scientists call a chemical fingerprint.
—Anne McNeil, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entail
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Arrizurieta said getting involved in the community is crucial.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The family says the three dogs involved in the attack have been euthanized.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Other tips include riding defensively around cars, using front and rear lights, wearing reflective vests in the dark, and avoiding biking under the influence of drugs or alcohol.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Some Brookhill attractions include Inner Peaks Climbing Center, an indoor rock-climbing facility, Puttery, an indoor mini-golf bar for adults and bars such as Pins Mechanical, a social spot with a retro arcade and other games.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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This encompasses several key sub-questions.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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His empire encompasses 180 factories (including eight in the United States) producing not only tanks and artillery but warships, missiles, high-end drones, anti-aircraft batteries, and fuselages for fighter jets such as the F-35.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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In addition, motions in which the prosecution opposed mental health diversions for two defendants contained similar errors, Stuart wrote.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Jumping Branch fire has spread to 275 acres and is only 30% contained, state officials said Tuesday.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Entail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entail. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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