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Recent Examples of jinx
Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
Thankfully for them, the original court storm was not a jinx.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Lerman blames this reticence on a deeply ingrained anxiety about jinxing things.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Knocking on wood: This tradition is believed to ward off bad luck or prevent a jinx, rooted in ancient beliefs that spirits lived in trees.
— Former Austin American-Statesman reporter Brandi Addison contributed to this report.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
Thankfully for them, the original court storm was not a jinx.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
Not to jinx things, but Díaz tore a tendon in his knee while celebrating a victory in the 2023 WBC and missed the season.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Lerman blames this reticence on a deeply ingrained anxiety about jinxing things.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jinx
Noun
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As Rachel learns about the family curse that threatens her and her betrothed, Morrone digs in with emotional complexity and real grit.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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As Frankelda and Herneval grow closer, their bond becomes both a strength and a curse.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Those who possess a basic awareness of Irish history will grasp the tragedy of Tomás’s desperate optimism.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Fertitta possesses various options, including asset sales or real estate monetization, to manage potential debt concerns.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Runner-up Ishaan Gupta, 12, put up an impressive 25 words in the spell-off.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Harini Logan won the first spell-off, in 2022, by spelling 22 words in 90 seconds.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Charlie also opened up about his Greek roots during Season 7 of Love Island, even speaking a little Greek to fellow Islander Bell-A as a way to charm her.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
3 June 2026
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The welcome is relaxed and warm while the flamboyant decor fights to charm you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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More on culture An Eagles fan brought a Patrick Mahomes voodoo doll to the Super Bowl.—
Emily Bazelon,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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Despite his clearly enjoying killing people for personal reasons, the movie’s Kraven seems to think of himself as a kind of antihero, which voodoo practitioner Calypso (Ariana DeBose) rightfully clocks as a red flag.—
Charles Pulliam-Moore,
The Verge,
20 June 2023
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“Jinx.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jinx. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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