variants
or ensorceled
as in possessed
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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How to handle northern snakeheads The fish is considered an injurious species under the Lacey Act, meaning it cannot be possessed or transported live, according to the agency.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
9 June 2026 -
He was seen as someone who played solid defense, could run and possessed some power.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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But Crowther’s sleuthing determines that Joyce’s novel was a regular companion of hers, and she was particularly enchanted with Molly Bloom’s closing soliloquy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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The march always enchanted and created a fervent buzz that enveloped the town, driving to them a ready audience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The mayor of a New England island town trying to boost tourism must contend with the fact that it’s cursed.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The clerk also alleged Ross failed to properly supervise her clerks and on one occasion, yelled and cursed at staff.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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We were introduced, and I was charmed by him, his good looks, and that charisma.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Renée Victor, the veteran movie and TV actress who charmed audiences around the world as the voice of wise and protective Abuelita Elena in Pixar’s 2017 Day of the Dead musical comedy Coco has died at 86.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
2 June 2025
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Well, in my defense, it could be spelled ROASE.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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For many, the word holds a different meaning when spelled as one word or two.—
Sarah Mupo,
STAT,
9 June 2026
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Born Dan Wherrett in Lacey, Washington, the producer initially moved to Seattle to study design, but was bewitched by the world of electronic music.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
29 Mar. 2026
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While skipping school to watch TV one afternoon, he was bewitched by a Hollywood Presents broadcast of a classic silent film.—
Sammy Loren,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Mina is seduced by a shapeshifting, lovelorn vampire while Jonathan is waylaid by the count’s sexy (and horrific) brides at his Transylvanian castle.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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The first is the manipulation and enslavement discourse that depicts the market as an area of domination, where the passive consumer is seduced by an oppressive dominance of the market.—
Ayse Binay Kurultay,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 May 2026
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The deal was struck just before Edmonds and King were set to appear before a judge.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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More than one-third of Tuvalu’s 11,000 population applied for a climate visa to migrate to Australia, under a deal struck between the two countries two years ago.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Ensorcelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensorcelled. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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