- present tense form of entail (3rd person singular).
entails
Example Sentences
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That’s what his seeming break with longevity actually entails: an overhaul of his life’s mission away from “lifemaxxing” toward more specific goals like curing the incurable.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
"Parents and children now face an increased wait for these results, with all the anxiety this entails, through no fault of their own," he added.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
The economists said that in their base case, a strong event entails losses of between $3 trillion and $5 trillion across five years, or about 2.7% to 3.2% of global gross domestic product.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
U.S. officials say the deal entails Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. lifting its blockade on Iranian ports and shipping.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Back at work, Mr. Kreuk has actual work for me, the kind my official job entails.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
