variants
or ensorceled
as in enchanted
to cast a spell on
a dense, dark forest that is the scene for many a tale in which some unsuspecting traveler is ensorcelled by a witch or wizard
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Giant revisits a pivotal moment in the life of Dahl, whose beloved books — from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach to Matilda and The BFG — have enchanted generations of young readers and inspired blockbuster stage and screen adaptations.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
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The Taylor and Travis corn maze will open on Saturday and folks at Johnson Farms hope the visitors will be enchanted.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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The creature that possessed the unfortunate Ensign Gamble finds a way back from its permanent transporter buffer exile, and is able to exert a malign influence on a whole new generation of followers.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Senior Logan Posey has been a man possessed through two games, running for 352 yards and four TDs on 37 carries, including 115 yards in a loss to Pine Creek in Week 1.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Blessed with a certain photogenic look that’s beguiled moviegoing audiences since the 1930s and cursed with having the conversation start and stop there, Sweeney has become one of the few sure bets for stardom among the current A-listers-under-30 set, as well as a brand unto herself.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
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While there, the police allege that Pettway interfered with their actions, cursed at them, was difficult to deal with and resisted arrest when Trooper Brennan Kelly ordered him to go to the front of the house.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The story struck a nerve with readers, who didn’t mince words.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In a video Trump posted to a social media, a small boat can be seen bobbing the water before being struck, resulting in a cloud of black smoke.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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The post quickly gained attention on the platform, drawing laughter from viewers charmed by the pet's adventurous spirit and unfazed attitude.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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López Lizano spoke with a kind of halting formality, which charmed her.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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This isn’t the first time that fan fiction turned original material has bewitched Hollywood.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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The global contemporary art world came calling to New Orleans for Prospect and left bewitched.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Ensorcelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensorcelled. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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