as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the crowd was hypnotized by the powerful, eloquent speaker
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Recent Examples of hypnotize
To just have fun in that moment, as if I’ve been hypnotized.
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Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Ever since the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump in January, the world has been hypnotized by the prospect of a cease-fire in Ukraine.
—Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 May 2025
Because of, on the one hand, that gaze and being the hypnotized, and so there’s the myth of the sirens that you’re drawn in.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The man understood spirituality, Peter said, and knew how to hypnotize people and take their money.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 19 May 2025
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Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Ever since the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump in January, the world has been hypnotized by the prospect of a cease-fire in Ukraine.
—Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 May 2025
Because of, on the one hand, that gaze and being the hypnotized, and so there’s the myth of the sirens that you’re drawn in.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The man understood spirituality, Peter said, and knew how to hypnotize people and take their money.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypnotize
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The author's own life story has also fascinated film makers: this year, a new BBC drama called Miss Austen imagined Jane Austen's life, alongside her sister Cassandra.—
Robbie Griffiths,
NPR,
20 July 2025
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Disney was fascinated with the technology behind robotic puppets that move and talk in a fluid way.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
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Insider tip: Step into a fairytale at 12th-century Thun Castle, then wander Thun’s enchanting Old Town and lakeside Schadau Park—home to a Gothic Revival castle that’s a national treasure.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
18 July 2025
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Over 3,000 Amazon reviewers give this enchanting light setup five stars for its IP65 waterproof rating, radiance, and affordability.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
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“Hypnotize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypnotize. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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