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Recent Examples of exorcism
The priest was delayed by a sudden Midwest snowstorm, but still passed along exorcism information over a Zoom call.
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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
And while the pews at Catholic churches have grown emptier, the demand for exorcisms, even among non-Catholics, remains high.
—Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
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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
And while the pews at Catholic churches have grown emptier, the demand for exorcisms, even among non-Catholics, remains high.
—Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exorcism
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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 end of an era Happily for sacrificial bats and young cousins all over Europe, necromancy was waning by the end of the 18th century.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
18 Dec. 2024
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Recently, the method of divination has had another resurgence in modern day.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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As belief in traditional religions decreases and the rise of spirituality and skepticism in traditional institutions continues, this form of divination—looking to cards for answers for future, present, or past events—is on the rise.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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However, his short game wizardry could help him plenty at Oakmont, which is wreaking havoc on some of the best in the world around the greens.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Wayne’s praise McDavid assisted on five of Edmonton’s first eight goals to open the Stanley Cup Final and his wizardry was on full display while setting Draisaitl up for the 3-2 goal in Game 2.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 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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His experience could bring more leadership to a team yearning to replicate the magic of its championship-winning 2023-24 season.—
Andy Theobald,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2025
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After considering hundreds of nominations from our readers and contributors, our editors whittled those down to this year’s magic 10.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
28 June 2025
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“Exorcism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exorcism. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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