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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
The job entails making, installing and repairing sometimes enormous metal assemblies for vessels.
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Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The current state of the case entails Russ demanding a court declaration that his use of Denaro Puro doesn’t infringe Nike, that Nike’s trade dress claims are invalid, and that Nike’s rights in Pure Money are unenforceable with respect to Denaro Puro.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
But exactly what that due process entails — including what constitutes a full and fair hearing — has been the subject of much debate — and related litigation — in the lower courts.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The opposite approach is called solarization, which entails digging up an invasive plant species and then leaving out in the sun for weeks to complete dry out before disposing of it.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
The first, used by the likes of Robinhood and Kraken, entails companies buying conventional stock and then issuing corresponding tokens on a blockchain.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The plan entails flipping Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska and maybe even Texas and Iowa.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The effort entails using tens of thousands of surrogate accounts to go undetected and complex tools to expose proprietary information, Krastios wrote.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
But Place and Gogolak note that this option entails storage, insurance and wider price gaps between buying and selling.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The current state of the case entails Russ demanding a court declaration that his use of Denaro Puro doesn’t infringe Nike, that Nike’s trade dress claims are invalid, and that Nike’s rights in Pure Money are unenforceable with respect to Denaro Puro.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
But exactly what that due process entails — including what constitutes a full and fair hearing — has been the subject of much debate — and related litigation — in the lower courts.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The opposite approach is called solarization, which entails digging up an invasive plant species and then leaving out in the sun for weeks to complete dry out before disposing of it.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
The first, used by the likes of Robinhood and Kraken, entails companies buying conventional stock and then issuing corresponding tokens on a blockchain.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The plan entails flipping Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska and maybe even Texas and Iowa.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The effort entails using tens of thousands of surrogate accounts to go undetected and complex tools to expose proprietary information, Krastios wrote.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
But Place and Gogolak note that this option entails storage, insurance and wider price gaps between buying and selling.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entails
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The bill, lawmakers said, will establish Connecticut as a national leader in oversight of a major industry that involves billions of dollars and is a large driver on the stock market.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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The production of each game involves myriad costs, too, including for electricity, technology, utilities, sanitation, marketing and equipment.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 May 2026
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In the race to fill the Council seat for District 3 — which includes the West Village, Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen — Mamdani backed Boylan, a fellow Democratic Socialists of America member and an ally during his mayoral campaign against Andrew Cuomo.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, that includes a 2022 misdemeanor conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm, Cook County Circuit Court records show.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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An 18-year veteran of the studio, Kozlowski’s experience at Lionsgate encompasses strategy, distribution, marketing, data and analytics.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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With Vice Mayor Pam Foley terming out, five individuals are vying for her District 9 seat, which encompasses a southwestern portion in San Jose, including the Cambrian Park neighborhood.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Wash the garment or table linen as recommended on the care label using a heavy-duty detergent that contains enzymes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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This story contains mention of suicide.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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“Entails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entails. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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