variants
or ensorceling
as in possessing
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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Cantwell faces an additional charge for possessing a Class D substance.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
5 Dec. 2025 -
The visit of Brentford has put a spotlight on the number of long throws taken this season, with their defender Michael Kayode possessing the best long throw in the league.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
3 Dec. 2025
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Those opportunities finally started to pop up in 2023, when Dowdle ran for 361 yards while occasionally spelling Tony Pollard.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Tatis in right field means is Sung-Mun Song at second base for the first time since May 15 and in the field for the first time since spelling Xander Bogaerts at shortstop on May 23.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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This is especially true with seductive Venus sashaying into Gemini as of July 4, charming your flirtatious fifth house of love, passion and self-expression.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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On July 4, your celestial ruler, Venus, entered the sparkly and witty sign of Gemini, charming your ninth house of experience and self-discovery.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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The rookie showman is proving his mettle as part of the Caballero Circus, a five-generation family of performers, by enchanting audiences with his charismatic stage presence and sharp coordination.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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That studio bosses of today don’t care about enchanting audiences.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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When Ahmed suggested that this was a bad idea, since Denise was the one who had been violent, Denise began cursing at him.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The 66-year-old actress visited the NBC morning show to promote her new Lifetime movie, Love, Again, and ended up accidentally cursing twice live on air.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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OpenAI, which has come under scrutiny for copyright violations – and also for striking massive ‘circular’ deals leading to fears of an AI bubble – said the deal shows how the creative community and AI can get along.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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The use of negative space is striking, as is the way these faces are warped and blended together.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Ensorcelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensorcelling. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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