ENTAILED Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

entailed

verb

past tense of entail

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 Their court filing does not include details of what those interactions may have entailed, or who else was in the car at the time. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 27 July 2026 On Monday, the Intercept reported that the Pentagon has continued to lean into AI tools, and has cut the staff at the Civilian Protection Center of Excellence, whose jobs entailed preventing civilian casualties in conflict zones. — ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026 The following years have entailed chauvinistic backlash and the disappearance of women’s media. — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026 But this entailed an 800-mile journey over open ocean with only an ancient compass and the stars to guide them. — Terry W. Hartle, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026 The fee award does not cover any costs associated with her own suit, which entailed extensive depositions, other discovery, document review, motion practice, and public relations. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 June 2026 The challenge entailed the Princess of Wales climbing the highest mountains in Scotland, England, and Wales—all done to raise money for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 June 2026 Her scheme also entailed the payment of bribes and kickbacks, according to prosecutors. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 America’s Indian policy has entailed centuries of fraudulent treaties and mass murder. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

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The spa Down the steps from the main building is the spa with two double treatment rooms where guests can enjoy a daily massage, included in the rate.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
All had been shot, and the injuries included gunshot wounds to an arm, leg, abdomen and lower leg, Gregg said.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 27 July 2026

Definition of included

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Ukraine has struck ships in the Caspian Sea involved in transporting military goods from Iran to Russia, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Salgado Araujo was driving himself and three others to a construction site for work when the confrontation took place, according to lawyers involved in the matter.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 July 2026

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After the fatal shooting, an FBI agent said small bags consistent with drug packaging that contained a substance resembling methamphetamine could be seen in plain view inside the vehicle.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 July 2026
Samantha Tosch, a criminalist with the Los Angeles Police Department, testified that a swab taken from the trash bag during the search of the house contained a mixture of DNA from four people.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026

Definition of contained

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The original amount of work planned for the stadium encompassed a lot.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Harrison, the son of George Harrison whose career has encompassed solo records, the bands thenewno2 and Fistful of Mercy and an extensive body of film and television scoring work, first connected creatively with Godrich during the pandemic.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 22 July 2026

Definition of encompassed

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Ionescu was held scoreless in the second quarter as the home team turned its defensive intensity up a notch and carried a 56-53 lead into the locker room thanks to Burrell’s 13 points and Brink’s 11.

— Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Further, they will be carried by ships to other parts of the world when normalcy in maritime trade resumes.

— Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

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