as in Indian signs
something that brings bad luck
some hoodoo must be at work—I lost both sets of house keys
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Recent Examples of hoodoos
Speaking of hoodoos, Bryce Canyon National Park and Kodachrome Basin State Park are both less than 50 miles away.
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Melanie Haiken, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
So there is no wonder why rose waters, rosehip oils, and rose oils are staples in the homes of hoodoos.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Tracing the contours of the Rio Grande through Big Bend Ranch State Park, the River Road passes hoodoos and a dizzying overlook called the Big Hill.
—Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Melanie Haiken, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
So there is no wonder why rose waters, rosehip oils, and rose oils are staples in the homes of hoodoos.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Tracing the contours of the Rio Grande through Big Bend Ranch State Park, the River Road passes hoodoos and a dizzying overlook called the Big Hill.
—Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoodoos
Noun
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The source of a zombie outbreak can come from anywhere, including ancient curses and meteorites from space.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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That mindset leads to no shortage of delightfully blasé supernatural adventures rife with magic and curses.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
15 Oct. 2025
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Parker himself looks to have learned from his previous spells in the Premier League with Fulham and Bournemouth.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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In fact, Kansas had multiple instances of cold shooting spells, allowing Fort Hays State to stay within striking distance.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Hoodoos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoodoos. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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