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 forward-looking entails thinking about the progress of AI on a year-by-year basis, starting now and culminating in arriving at AGI in 2040.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
That left many media executives scratching their heads, trying to figure out what the threat entailed – a threat that ultimately never materialized.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Here's what Kentucky's new law entails, and how colleges and universities are responding in order to comply.
—Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 June 2025
Any closure might entail use of mines, patrol boats, aircraft, cruise missiles, and diesel submarines.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 June 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
That left many media executives scratching their heads, trying to figure out what the threat entailed – a threat that ultimately never materialized.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Here's what Kentucky's new law entails, and how colleges and universities are responding in order to comply.
—Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 June 2025
Any closure might entail use of mines, patrol boats, aircraft, cruise missiles, and diesel submarines.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entail
Verb
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With many genetic players involved, scientists are still piecing together the full score.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
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Tracking the dots Schuck’s team set up an experiment that involved asking 90 participants to track dots on a screen in a series of trials, with a 20-minute-long nap in between.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 July 2025
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The area around Canfield Mountain has been designated a no-fly zone by the sheriff’s office until further notice, including a prohibition on drones, the county’s emergency management services said.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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The ensemble includes Zahra Ahmadi, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Gamba Cole, and Omid Djalili, alongside television newcomers.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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Ellison’s interests extend well beyond real estate, encompassing a serious watch collection, high-performance yachts, and his role as cofounder of SailGP, a global sailing league launched in 2018.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 July 2025
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The foundation has now grown to encompass other crafts and traditional Korean practices.—
Thessaly La Force,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2025
Verb
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For reference, a cigarette typically contains 10 to 15 mg of nicotine.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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The new collection contains 20 examples of chain-making expertise, many of which are paved with diamonds and paired with statement gems.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Entail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entail. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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