variants
or ensorcels
as in possesses
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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Brian Dunne’s terrific new album Clams Casino possesses that same kind of teleportation magic, albeit with less nostalgia and more melancholy.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025 -
Sometimes the Essex Hellhound possesses a man.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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When the condition strikes, that signal is distorted, causing muscles to move involuntarily or get stuck in an abnormal position.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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The new privacy policy strikes a good balance between depth and ease of reading.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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Look, here is Iain, who spells his name the proper way, has a mullet, and is from Northern Ireland.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Its songs are stacked with nods to John the Conqueror root (a plant that’s thought to enhance luck), and spells to bring back a lover.—
Danielle Amir Jackson,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Ensorcells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensorcells. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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