as in included
to have as part of a whole
a lavish wedding entails extensive planning and often staggering expense
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Recent Examples of entailed
His job also entailed public demonstrations with the department.
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Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The state attorney’s office did not elaborate on what the information entailed.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Once upon a time, its main business entailed mailing DVDs in red envelopes to customers’ homes.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Every other game entailed hours-long bus rides to unfamiliar places, including being the home team for a playoff game at Los Angeles Southwest College on Imperial Highway, just a few miles from SoFi Stadium.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly on the sensitive matter and spoke on the condition of anonymity, declined to provide details about what the support entailed.
—Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The scheme entailed Judge DFW offering below-market bids to the victims, according to court records.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Jan. 2026
And at the end of every shift, regardless of what the day entailed, the two head home together.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
Darnold paid back the confidence, finding a wide-open Eric Saubert in the middle of the end zone to complete the incredible comeback – a run that entailed scoring 24 points in the fourth quarter and overtime.
—Frank Nunns Oconnell, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The state attorney’s office did not elaborate on what the information entailed.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Once upon a time, its main business entailed mailing DVDs in red envelopes to customers’ homes.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Every other game entailed hours-long bus rides to unfamiliar places, including being the home team for a playoff game at Los Angeles Southwest College on Imperial Highway, just a few miles from SoFi Stadium.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly on the sensitive matter and spoke on the condition of anonymity, declined to provide details about what the support entailed.
—Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The scheme entailed Judge DFW offering below-market bids to the victims, according to court records.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Jan. 2026
And at the end of every shift, regardless of what the day entailed, the two head home together.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
Darnold paid back the confidence, finding a wide-open Eric Saubert in the middle of the end zone to complete the incredible comeback – a run that entailed scoring 24 points in the fourth quarter and overtime.
—Frank Nunns Oconnell, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entailed
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That included mixed performances for airlines, which had to cancel thousands of flights due to the winter storm that swept much of the United States over the weekend.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Key points of discussion included the Army’s reluctance to use anti-collision technology known as Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, or ADS-B, and why the FAA allowed military helicopter pilots to fly without the technology.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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His June assault on Iran’s nuclear facilities had two carrier groups in the region, more there as a counter-weight to any Iranian reprisals than to be directly involved in the attack.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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For Chappell, Spygate was involved in his decision.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The warehouse contained specialized food intended for young children and pregnant and breastfeeding women who were malnourished.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The researchers presented toddlers with elaborate puzzle contraptions that contained prizes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The group originally encompassed Slovak, Kiedis, Flea, and drummer Jack Irons.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2026
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Those complaints encompassed videos about fatal shootings in Minneapolis and immigration raids that were not loading properly on the app.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
27 Jan. 2026
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One fan entered Melbourne Park with a grounds pass, bought dozens of burgers and carried them out for his friends to eat.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some are on the small side so they can be easily carried once filled.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Entailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entailed. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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