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
From the outset, the company was a little vague about what the service actually entailed.
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Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Some—too many—dismissed Redzepi’s thirty-odd accusers entirely, seemingly out of a belief that enduring violence is just what kitchen life entails, and that those who want to make it as chefs need to suck it up.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
At a lot of spots, the prep work entails only soaking the crustaceans in salt water for about an hour before cooking.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The experience has left him questioning the benefit of being a federal employee, which typically entails a stable paycheck, a stable career and good work-life balance, Cochems said.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
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Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Some—too many—dismissed Redzepi’s thirty-odd accusers entirely, seemingly out of a belief that enduring violence is just what kitchen life entails, and that those who want to make it as chefs need to suck it up.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
At a lot of spots, the prep work entails only soaking the crustaceans in salt water for about an hour before cooking.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The experience has left him questioning the benefit of being a federal employee, which typically entails a stable paycheck, a stable career and good work-life balance, Cochems said.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entail
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An Egyptian official involved in the mediation efforts said the proposal also includes restrictions on Iran's support for armed groups.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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In recent years, Jerry Lewis had been involved in the 1901 Project, the $7 billion development plan to remake the Near West Side neighborhood near the United Center.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The question box includes a space for your name, but this is optional.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Those include charges brought at the president's urging against some of his longtime critics, former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Scope 3 also encompasses transportation, such as the movement of raw materials to Coats’ facilities and the relocation of in-progress goods between Coats factories.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Mar. 2026
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Topping it all off is the spacious top-floor primary suite, which has a sliding glass door opening to a private terrace offering city skyline views encompassing the Freedom Tower, along with a walk-in closet and a bath spotlighted by a freestanding oval soaking tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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The device, turned in by a visitor, contained more than 2,000 images and 100 videos of child pornography, along with photos of Catron, authorities said.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The report compiled by the Star-Telegram contains data from March 8 through March 21 and 365 inspections.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Entail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entail. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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