ENTAIL Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

entail

verb

in-ˈtāl

Definition of entail

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 Neither Brock Purdy nor backup quarterback Mac Jones suited up, so if Martinez hadn’t been able to finish out the game, tight end Brayden Willis got prepped for emergency duty that would have entailed strictly handoffs, Shanahan said. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 But what this really entails has been the subject of much debate. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026 Keep in mind every lender’s preapproval process is slightly different, so ask upfront what their review entails. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 Springsteen was initially hesitant about what a museum devoted to himself would entail, but ultimately supported the broader vision. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entail

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Instead, the watermarking provides statistical evidence that suggests whether AI was involved.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
The investigation began after the sheriff's office received reports of possible fraudulent sales involving RVs placed on consignment in March.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of involve

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Because growing the rice itself is not profitable, even with historic high prices for Japanese rice, the company supports the agricultural costs through side ventures including a restaurant and an ice cream brand launched this summer.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
As Emmy voting gets underway, the show landed 11 nominations, including an outstanding host for a reality or reality competition program nod for RuPaul.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of include

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The Bhagat Singh project joins a Historyverse slate that already encompasses titles drawn from Indian mythology and history, including projects centered on Shivaji and Swami Samarth.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Just north of the city is the massive Montesinho Natural Park, one of Portugal’s largest, encompassing two mountains.

— Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of encompass

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The Cohen Building originally housed the Social Security Administration, an important piece of the New Deal legacy, and contains frescoes painted in the 1940s by famed artist Seymour Fogel on the entrance lobby walls, Okin said.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Paul Robinson is accused of hiding a safe containing drugs and cash.

— Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

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