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the crowd was hypnotized by the powerful, eloquent speaker
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Recent Examples of hypnotized
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
The solar phenomenon, which happens twice a year, is underway and skywatchers, photographers, tourists and New Yorkers are again hypnotized by the spectacle.
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Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
Spirits would become hypnotized by the bottles' bright colors and reflections, trapping them until the morning sunlight killed them.
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Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
True to its name, the suite is designed for early risers who can watch the skies come alive each morning—but no matter the time of day, you’ll be hypnotized by the drama of the ocean and the shifting light over the rocks.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
But the key to success is not being hypnotized by South Florida.
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Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
Kleinert thinks there must be some sort of Stockholm Syndrome at play that deserves to be researched, and Hyland described it as almost feeling hypnotized.
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Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
14 Feb. 2026
The Hillside Stranglers, Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono, were captured a year later when Bianchi confessed to a number of the murders while hypnotized and being questioned by police.
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Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Rather suddenly, there’s been a vibe shift around artificial intelligence, the tech that’s hypnotized Wall Street and inspired cultish devotion across Silicon Valley over the past three years.
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Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Therapy sessions can be scary, especially the ones that rely on semi-hypnotized journeys into hidden pasts.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
Verb
That idea of true freedom that comes with financial stability hypnotized young men like Fergie.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
The solar phenomenon, which happens twice a year, is underway and skywatchers, photographers, tourists and New Yorkers are again hypnotized by the spectacle.
—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
Spirits would become hypnotized by the bottles' bright colors and reflections, trapping them until the morning sunlight killed them.
—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
True to its name, the suite is designed for early risers who can watch the skies come alive each morning—but no matter the time of day, you’ll be hypnotized by the drama of the ocean and the shifting light over the rocks.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
But the key to success is not being hypnotized by South Florida.
—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
Kleinert thinks there must be some sort of Stockholm Syndrome at play that deserves to be researched, and Hyland described it as almost feeling hypnotized.
—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
14 Feb. 2026
The Hillside Stranglers, Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono, were captured a year later when Bianchi confessed to a number of the murders while hypnotized and being questioned by police.
—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Rather suddenly, there’s been a vibe shift around artificial intelligence, the tech that’s hypnotized Wall Street and inspired cultish devotion across Silicon Valley over the past three years.
—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypnotized
Adjective
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For the fathers who have flocked to his page, his messages about continuing to show up as an engaged parent have clearly struck a chord.
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More importantly, the entire team became more engaged, decisive and effective.
Verb
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About 60 of the items on the list were lifelong dreams or adventures that had always fascinated him.
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Part of what fascinated me about their presentation was not only their refusal to kowtow to male desire, which for decades had a stranglehold on rock aesthetics, but a concomitant disavowal of commercialism.
Adjective
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Artists interested in participating can submit an application through an interest form linked on her social media.
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For kids less interested in sports or physical activities, there are art, music and cooking camps, too.
Verb
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Every young child is enchanted by the beautiful colors of the rainbow.
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Throughout the set, lasers, strobes and flashes enchanted the audience, visuals dancing alongside the music.
Adjective
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The women stare back at her with sullen but intrigued faces.
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Hager said seductively in a video before the camera cut to Tamburello, who pulled an intrigued face.
Verb
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The boy was mesmerized by its interactive exhibits, which required him to push buttons and pull levers to determine the outcomes of science demonstrations.
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Leah wasn't only mesmerized by refills.
Adjective
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Law enforcement initially became involved in the case when Pemberton's father called the Gainesville Police Department out of concern over his son’s disappearance.
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Those involved insist this is not about punishing either princess or making a statement about their personal conduct.
Adjective
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However, for the health-conscious, unsweetened ice tea is just as flavorful.
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But since the 1990s, the Tartan Army has made a conscious effort to reshape its image.
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“Hypnotized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypnotized. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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