entailed

past tense of entail

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Recent Examples of entailed 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 When Jon Brion would perform at Largo in Los Angeles, the enthrallment of his show entailed watching the shaggy-haired guy play myriad instruments, sampling and looping them into a climactic song. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 June 2026 There for a while, before the recall was officially issued, there were dealers taking care of these problems under warranty, but what that entailed was essentially disassembling the entire engine, right? Joel Feder, The Drive, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entailed
Verb
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • In subsequent messages included in charging documents, Robinson referenced engraving bullets and leaving his rifle wrapped in a towel.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • Wells being left behind part is one thing catching attention online, as questions about whether that argument involved Wells and if there is a racial element in any of this.
    Elise Gregg, NPR, 10 July 2026
  • The procedures and results were published in the journal Nature July 8 and involved engineers and surgeons from the University of California San Diego.
    Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • As of Friday afternoon, the fire in the Boise Foothills had burned more than 6,500 acres and was 23% contained.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2026
  • The rifle contained one spent cartridge casing and three unfired rounds, which were each engraved with messages, said Sergeant Jennifer Faumuina, an investigator with the State Bureau of Investigation called to testify by prosecutors.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • The evaluation encompassed recommendations of companies as well as evaluations of employers across the dimensions image, atmosphere, working conditions, salary, workplace and equality by verified employees.
    TIME Staff, Time, 9 July 2026
  • The Natomas program encompassed 25 acres, while this year’s program encompasses 120 acres.
    Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Along with Nyong’o, celebrities like Meryl Streep, Katy Perry and Millie Bobby Brown have carried the brand’s clutches.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
  • Short cruises have carried a party reputation for years, as noted earlier, but the format has always been broader than its loudest examples.
    David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026

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“Entailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entailed. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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