seduced

past tense of seduce

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of seduced 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 Or if leadership got seduced by silhouette, movement and atmosphere, neglecting to marry the galleries to the overall concept. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 When Miguel is being seduced by the bunker project, Zeller and composer Volker Bertelmann even weave voices resembling the Sirens into the score. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 Blowing Oleksa’s cover would mean publicly admitting that there are five senators on her asset list — one of whom was seduced into posing for some, uh, compromising photographs. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2026 Nevertheless, don’t be seduced by someone else (or even yourself), because things are not clear today. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026 That book is a revenge fantasy about the former art school professor who seduced her, discarded her and destroyed her confidence as a painter. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 2 July 2026 Young women being preyed upon and seduced by rapacious Hollywood producers, stars and studio heads is a tired cliché, but like all clichés, it is based on reality. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026 Mina is seduced by a shapeshifting, lovelorn vampire while Jonathan is waylaid by the count’s sexy (and horrific) brides at his Transylvanian castle. — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seduced
Verb
  • The Saudis and their allies have long struggled to contain the Houthis, and may be tempted to seek a diplomatic solution to halt attacks.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Trying to land a job while up against tens of thousands of competitors, Gen Zers may be tempted to fire off as many resumes as humanly possible.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Andie gets lured into a lunch date with a rival executive who tries to woo her over to ABC.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Unsuspecting shoppers inevitably will be lured by the delicious smells — and perhaps find their new favorite food court vendor.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Notably, 26% of respondents said they could still be persuaded to vote for either candidate, leaving the race wide open.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Anti-mafia prosecutor Alessandra Cerreti, who has persuaded dozens of women to testify against crime families across all Italy’s crime syndicates, admits the risks are high.
    — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
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

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“Seduced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seduced. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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