1
as in to possess
to cast a spell on
a Wiccan who believes that it is indeed possible to bewitch someone
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as in to fascinate
to attract or delight as if by magic
an animated film that bewitches children and adults alike
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Recent Examples of bewitch
Audience Feedback: Fly, do not run, to see Wicked, a bewitching musical experience chanted by a spellbinding cast.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
These sunglasses come with crystal accents on the sides and a sleek Wicked logo, adding a bewitching twist to any sunny day look.
—Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Community members said she was bewitched, and on their advice, Ms. Miruka treated her with local herbs.
—Gioia Shah, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Jan. 2025
For those of you who aren’t bewitched by the beautiful game of fantasy football year-round, welcome!
—Jay Felicio, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
These sunglasses come with crystal accents on the sides and a sleek Wicked logo, adding a bewitching twist to any sunny day look.
—Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Community members said she was bewitched, and on their advice, Ms. Miruka treated her with local herbs.
—Gioia Shah, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Jan. 2025
For those of you who aren’t bewitched by the beautiful game of fantasy football year-round, welcome!
—Jay Felicio, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewitch
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Her formula for entrepreneurial success also relies on the trait that many risk-taking business founders possess: embracing fear.—
Alexandra Ferreyros,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Sky still possess the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft in addition to a pick swap with the Connecticut Sun in 2026.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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In 1956, an aspiring young actor named Gene Hackman joined the Pasadena Playhouse in California, struggling to find a way into a field he’d been fascinated with since childhood.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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He has been fascinated by the players’ kits, wondering whether more can be done to optimise comfort and performance.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Athletic’s analysis spells it all out in stark fashion.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Harris’ entry could spell bad news for the current field of Democrats, including Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, state schools chief Tony Thurmond, former state Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and businessman and philanthropist Stephen Cloobeck.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Instead, General Catalyst is in rapid expansion mode — trying to build the sort of diversified, fee-generating asset base that would entice Wall Street analysts to use firms like Blackstone as comps.—
Dan Primack,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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But the black-and-white film about two Black couples, played by the same actors, living in Chicago during two different time periods, didn’t entice distributors.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
28 Feb. 2025
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Cruz, 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' (2009) Woody Allen's romantic comedy stars Rebecca Hall and Scarlett Johansson as friends who travel to Spain and are seduced by a local painter (Javier Bardem).—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Cookbook authors suggested preparing French food at home to seduce a lover.—
Rachel Hope Cleves / Made by History,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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Visit during sunrise or sunset for enchanting views of Christoffelberg.—
Curaçao Tourist Board,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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The competition’s ultimate underdog story belongs to Calais and the team of talented and spirited fourth-tier part-timers who enchanted the whole of France by battling their way to the final in 2000.—
Tom Williams,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Finally, bloodsuckers from The Sims 4 Vampires can simply charm the burglar into leaving — after taking a quick sip from her, of course.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Set on a slope above the village where Roger Moore lived, skied, charmed, and died, it is set on 45,000 acres overlooking a large swimming pool and a small, frozen lake.—
Rachel Johnson,
airmail.news,
22 Feb. 2025
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Since 1986, Dolores and Lupe Mendez have been delighting South Siders with soul-satisfying breakfast tacos and other early-morning staples like huevos rancheros.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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The players’ receptiveness to the nickname delights Liam.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Bewitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewitch. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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