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Recent Examples of exorcism
In real life, Schmidt's exorcism was one of the last officially sanctioned by the Catholic Church, a fact that seems to have contributed to its infamy.
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Megan McCluskey, Time, 6 June 2025
The priest was delayed by a sudden Midwest snowstorm, but still passed along exorcism information over a Zoom call.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 June 2025
The film follows two priests — one questioning his faith (Dan Stevens) and one reckoning with a troubled past (Al Pacino), who must put aside their differences to save a possessed young woman through a difficult and dangerous series of exorcisms.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 June 2025
The series also starred Collins as angel Castiel, who accompanies the Winchesters on their exorcisms.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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Megan McCluskey, Time, 6 June 2025
The priest was delayed by a sudden Midwest snowstorm, but still passed along exorcism information over a Zoom call.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 June 2025
The film follows two priests — one questioning his faith (Dan Stevens) and one reckoning with a troubled past (Al Pacino), who must put aside their differences to save a possessed young woman through a difficult and dangerous series of exorcisms.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 June 2025
The series also starred Collins as angel Castiel, who accompanies the Winchesters on their exorcisms.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exorcism
Noun
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But, social media has made witchcraft more popular and accessible.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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Fun fact: The real Mary Stuart’s parliament was the one that made witchcraft punishable by death and started the witch hunts in Scotland.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2025
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Both ancient and modern pieces are curated into exhibits about sorcery, motherhood, or high-fashion gowns.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
17 Apr. 2025
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His putting is and will always be capable of sorcery.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Disney has been dabbling in digital necromancy ever since Rogue One, which featured a recreation of Peter Cushing's likeness as Grand Moff Tarkin.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The history of necromancy is an interesting window into our past more broadly.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
18 Dec. 2024
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They’re thought to be a divination guide that offers rare insights into ancient Chinese philosophy and religion.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Today, many modern practitioners turn to cannabis to enhance practices like yoga, journaling, and of course—divination.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
20 May 2025
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The team never expected Paredes to match Bregman’s defensive wizardry, but what he’s done has exceeded most internal expectations.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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But Zabala’s wizardry never overshadows deliciousness, a balance exemplified by the outstanding shiso tempura topped with beef tartare and covered in borage flowers.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Now throw in the witchery of artificial intelligence and satellites over every corner of Earth and cameras catching every spy’s wink and nod, and nothing is safe for coordinating a bombing strike except for the secure room with the clouded windows.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2025
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All three are presented in the episode-two challenge, where they are suspended in cages above the ground out in the woods, like they’ve been accused of witchery or something.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2025
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There’s also a magic and a camaraderie that comes from working together on a small team on something.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
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Sadly, there’s almost zero magic in Gunn’s Superman.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 July 2025
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