MAGNETIZE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

magnetize

verb

ˈmag-nə-ˌtīz

Definition of magnetize

as in to fascinate

to attract or delight as if by magic the store's gorgeous window displays never fail to magnetize shoppers and sightseers

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Recent Examples of magnetize At the heart of their robot is a reprogrammable magnetic module that can be magnetized, demagnetized, and remagnetized in different directions. — New Atlas, 8 June 2026 Mostly, though, Jimmy exists to frustrate and magnetize the men who love him; Tom Sturridge is especially, achingly good as his devoted partner and caretaker. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 May 2026 Everyone was magnetized to her. — Katie Gavin, Time, 8 May 2026 That, in turn, can be exploited to achieve high coercivity, the essential property that lets a permanent magnet stay magnetized. — Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for magnetize

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At this time last year, many were fascinated by undrafted rookie free agent Brady Cook.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
But the darker side of humanity has always fascinated me, as do mystical practices.

— Ashley Woo, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of fascinate

Verb

While Bryan the Medical Courier may not be a marquee attraction, Abrams plays his bumbling so hilariously yet relatably that some kids may be enticed.

— Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Once inside the warehouse, shoppers tend to linger, enticed by a potent cocktail of comforting routine, retail adrenaline and cheap eats.

— Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of entice

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Adva Lavie, an OnlyFans model, already is facing criminal charges in Los Angeles County for allegedly seducing and stealing from rich men.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Many have taken up such invitations, seduced by the island’s stress-free, go-slow rhythm.

— Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of seduce

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Norway’s Erling Haaland, who charmed the world during this summer’s tournament, has more goals for club and country at 26 than either Messi or Ronaldo had at the same age.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Even—perhaps especially—for a Beltway outsider, ascending the American political ladder requires a tremendous amount of glad-handing and personal magnetism, if not charm.

— Jonathan A. Czin, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of charm

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There is no doubt that this story continues to captivate all these years later.

— Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Doing so with Olivia Miles, who has captivated so many with her style of play but also her aura off the court, just feels special.

— Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of captivate

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Irving played for the Cavs for six seasons, helping lure LeBron James back to The Land and win the 2016 NBA championship.

— Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
The 14-page document sets up a competition that may look something like a major corporate relocation, with states pitching packages of free land, university partnerships, state funding, and more to lure the federal government to choose their state.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of lure

Verb

In January 2025, an American Airlines regional jet collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport, killing all 67 people aboard the two aircraft.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
This is, quite frankly, baloney — who’s to say the Manhunter didn’t kill and take the form of someone already living in the town?

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of kill

Verb

Joy has done nothing but delight us, so a villain Gen shall become.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Here, misfits are welcome, and bric-a-brac is part of the appeal; the wonderfully bizarre name and devil-may-care attitude have been confusing (and delighting) first-timers for more than 70 years.

— Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of delight

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