as in involves
to have as part of a whole
a lavish wedding entails extensive planning and often staggering expense
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Recent Examples of entails
In his conversation with Tharpe, Jay-Z also discussed his evolving discography, shared his take on the 2024 rap feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, and his billionaire status (and the criticism that entails).
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Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
That entails learning both to speak up for themselves and to compromise with others.
—Jenisha Watts, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
In the modern era, reaching the Sweet 16 entails winning two games in the tournament.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Luchs would not comment on what that entails or whether the new owners could use the famous brand name to promote the restaurant.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 20 Mar. 2026
The practices and games are only a portion of what the job entails.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
The phone lasted 15 hours and 10 minutes in our battery test, which entails streaming video over Wi-Fi with the screen at maximum brightness.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 18 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
Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
That entails learning both to speak up for themselves and to compromise with others.
—Jenisha Watts, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
In the modern era, reaching the Sweet 16 entails winning two games in the tournament.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Luchs would not comment on what that entails or whether the new owners could use the famous brand name to promote the restaurant.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 20 Mar. 2026
The practices and games are only a portion of what the job entails.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
The phone lasted 15 hours and 10 minutes in our battery test, which entails streaming video over Wi-Fi with the screen at maximum brightness.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 18 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entails
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Founder of polling analysis site FiveThirtyEight, he is often cited by publications and media outlets for his current work, which involves publishing his own analysis via his Substack newsletter, Silver Bulletin.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The 2022 class size law gave the city until the 2027-28 school year for all classrooms to comply with the costly mandate, which involves hiring of new teachers and adding physical space.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
30 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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Sunday brunch includes chilaquiles, shrimp birria or date pancakes.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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The field encompasses 868,600 jobs and is expected to grow by a robust 15% between 2024 and 2034.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The National Park Service (NPS) explains that Grand Canyon National Park is located entirely within the state of Arizona and encompasses 278 miles of the Colorado River and its surrounding uplands.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Frick contains an impressive collection of paintings by old masters (Bellini, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Gainsborough, Goya, Whistler), as well as European sculpture, fine furniture, and decorative arts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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In addition, there's a spine pod that contains a satellite link that allows the aircraft to upload and download reams of data.—
David Szondy
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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