jinxes 1 of 2

plural of jinx
as in spells
something that brings bad luck believed the broken mirror was a jinx

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jinxes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of jinx

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Noun
  • The source of a zombie outbreak can come from anywhere, including ancient curses and meteorites from space.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
  • That mindset leads to no shortage of delightfully blasé supernatural adventures rife with magic and curses.
    Abby Monteil, Them., 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The fourth-year manager possesses a heightened ability to recite specific plays from specific games even months or years later.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • At the same time, leaders are beginning to wake up to the tremendous trump card China possesses in the form of rare earth materials.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Still, Madrid’s governance model is integral to the club’s self-image, although few doubt that Perez has been the most influential in setting policy during his two spells as president (2000-2006 and since 2009).
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • These are the types of spells that can cost games.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Bryce Canyon’s Fairyland Loop presents a fairy-tale landscape of biscuity hoodoos.
    Jennifer Malloy, Outside, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Although there may not be snow on the ground, the area still charms with its alpine vistas, green meadows, and waterfalls, such as Staubbach Falls, the third highest waterfall in Switzerland.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
  • As the seasons go on, Barbra charms her way from Reba's biggest annoyance to being her best friend.
    Eric King, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Jinxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jinxes. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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