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
Monogram pumpkins and place them on your front porch for outdoor pumpkin decor that welcomes guests to your bewitching abode.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Pork King Good Pumpkin Pie Pork Rinds – Salty, crunchy, cinnamon-y… and utterly bewitching.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This isn’t the first time that fan fiction turned original material has bewitched Hollywood.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Such is the expectancy around Arsenal now, a 1-0 loss to a bewitching free kick, the kind of sudden inspiration that decides a close and claustrophobic game, hit the team hard.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Pork King Good Pumpkin Pie Pork Rinds – Salty, crunchy, cinnamon-y… and utterly bewitching.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This isn’t the first time that fan fiction turned original material has bewitched Hollywood.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Such is the expectancy around Arsenal now, a 1-0 loss to a bewitching free kick, the kind of sudden inspiration that decides a close and claustrophobic game, hit the team hard.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewitch
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The reactor also possesses a strong negative temperature coefficient, meaning the nuclear reaction naturally slows as temperatures rise, preventing a runaway event.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The current policy, last revised in 2010, allows students to possess electronic devices during the school day but prohibits their use unless approved for educational purposes.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Elizabeth is fascinated by insects and science.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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If that wasn't enchanting enough, they were then joined by their original Broadway counterparts, Kristin Chenoweth (Glinda) and Idina Menzel (Elphaba).—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even the most incredulous of us listened to him describe the visions of fleeting stars that were enchanting enough to swoon the most beautiful people on this poor Earth.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
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Even less thorny issues on Capitol Hill don’t seem to be enticing the president these days.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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If the easy ticket system and 75 miles of ski terrain here aren't enough to entice you, perhaps the resort's appointment as the host of the 2026 Winter Olympics will.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Choudhary, a collector of contemporary art as well as Indian artifacts, considered a career in hospitality before he was seduced by the gems his family has traded for centuries.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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Jacob plots to seduce his employers and gain an advantage from their industry connections, but unwittingly walks into a trap.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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There’s a reason Fiyero charmed both Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Galinda (Ariana Grande), after all!—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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Aspiring actor Jason Cohen is a happy-go-lucky server who has charmed everyone at SUR.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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However, the Covid-19 pandemic and a rough go in the public markets in 2022 ultimately spelled its doom.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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In 2019, Steve Smith faced a ferocious Jofra Archer spell at Lord’s and the aftermath was telling.—
Darren Richman,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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One-by-one, these teams utterly transformed their way of working because the entire design and execution of the program was based on delighting them and adding value at every touchpoint.—
Phil Gilbert,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Bewitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewitch. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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