- present tense form of entail (3rd person singular).
entails
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
A Japan Tobacco spokeswoman said “temporary administration” doesn’t constitute nationalization or requisition, but declined to comment further on what the measure entails.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
The main difference, in his opinion, was that Swiss wrestling entails maintaining a constant grip on one's opponent, whereas there is more distance between wrestlers in Senegal.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
That entails simultaneously buying a put option with a higher strike price and selling a put with a lower strike that’s “out of the money” – both with the same expiry.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
But, they all have their own careers and may not want the all-consuming grind that running “SNL” entails.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 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
![]()
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word