ENTAILS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

entails

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present tense third-person singular of entail

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 Conventional denim dyeing usually entails rope-dyeing yarn through indigo baths, then finishing the material across a sequence of wet and dry stages that include washing, bleaching, sanding and rinsing. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 In a bit of crowd work, Von quizzes an audience member about how many hamsters that entails. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 This entails limiting permissions, isolating sensitive systems, monitoring actions and maintaining controls outside the model itself. — Peter Garraghan, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 At minimum, this will be a turning point for you in terms of your willingness to be disliked, or to stand for something bigger than yourself (and deal with the projection this entails). — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026 That entails having reachable but firm and clear expectations that both students and teachers can strive towards, not hazy objectives. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026 More and more, AI auditors are being asked to serve as independent checks on the companies that are building the most powerful models, even though no standard exists for what a rigorous audit entails. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026 Yes, a professor is expected to teach undergraduates and produce research, because a university’s mission entails education and scholarship. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026 Insufficient Cleanup Felling a tree entails lots of cutting, which leaves behind debris. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026

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Indiana has served as CARE’s administrative operations core, while Michigan has led the group’s longitudinal clinical study, which involves dozens of other universities.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Biomimicry involves borrowing ideas from nature to solve engineering problems.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of involves

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The festival’s advisory group includes director Dan Löwenstein, founder of House of Create, vertical drama critic and consultant Jen Cooper of Vertical Drama Love, and Christine Hartland, co-founder and chief operating officer of My Smash Media.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
The capsule includes a white satin headband topped with a black velvet bow, offering an easy entry point into Nouri’s signature motif.

— Madison Collins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of includes

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Instead, Hugo says the case encompasses a much broader body of work stemming from compositions the two created during nearly 50 studio sessions between 2019 and 2021.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2026
Los Angeles–area cultural institution the Huntington, which encompasses an art museum, library, and botanical garden, has announced this year’s gifts to its art collection from the Huntington’s Art Collectors’ Council.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of encompasses

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Peanut butter contains vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant in the body, as well as magnesium, which plays a role in muscle and nerve function.

— Trista Chan, HEALTH, 12 Oct. 2026
The center’s laboratory, in the basement of the School of Natural Resources, contains samples that pre-date Christianity and the Egyptian pyramids.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

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