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as in sorcerer
a woman believed to have often harmful supernatural powers
the 17th-century house had once belonged to a woman who was hanged as a witch
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as in mage
a person skilled in using supernatural forces
freakish storms that were once thought to be the work of witches
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as in to charm
to attract or delight as if by magic
the woman did witch me with her gentle smile
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Recent Examples of witch
Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Two new drinks are hitting the menu that encapsulate our favorite witches perfectly.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Andrew Torgan, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
Indeed, Agatha and Nicholas’ tune appears to have taken on a life of its own, and now witches everywhere actually believe the Road exists.
—Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Especially when that witch is perhaps the most notorious one in history.
—Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Two new drinks are hitting the menu that encapsulate our favorite witches perfectly.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Need a diversion from packing up the skeletons, bats and witches hats?
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
Indeed, Agatha and Nicholas’ tune appears to have taken on a life of its own, and now witches everywhere actually believe the Road exists.
—Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for witch
Noun
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With the launch of the Culling Game in the aftermath, 10 colonies from across Japan are transformed into dens of curses as part of a plot orchestrated by the most wicked sorcerer in history, Noritoshi Kamo.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Based on Gege Akutami’s manga, the film follows Gojo Satoru and Geto Suguru, two sorcerers tasked with protecting Amanai Riko, a student chosen as the Star Plasma Vessel, while being pursued by curse users and a religious cult.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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Our conjure drives the cinematic imagination of Americans like the hags who ride our backs during our darkest nightmares.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Rather than hang out with the two old hags, Cherry decides to try her luck on the stand-up paddleboards with Brigitte and Daniel, but quickly loses her balance.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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With Istredd’s sacrifice on the other side of the portal complete, Yennefer’s army teleports behind Vilgefortz, and with the advantage lost, the mage retreats to fight another day.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Separated from his lover, Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) and his adoptive daughter, Ciri (Freya Allan), Geralt has been severely injured by the evil mage Vilgefortz (Mahesh Jadu).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There’s a reason Fiyero charmed both Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Galinda (Ariana Grande), after all!—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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Aspiring actor Jason Cohen is a happy-go-lucky server who has charmed everyone at SUR.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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Her latest chart-toppers have held steady across Halloween week — a fitting flex for a pop sorceress who’s made chart magic her signature move.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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Back at Montecalvo — where the surviving sorceresses are still picking up the pieces after the battle with Vilgefortz — things are calmer, though the stakes are arguably even higher.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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After all, the film series follows a group of street magicians — played by Eisenberg, Harrelson, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco — who famously use tricks to steal from the wealthy.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Miles the magician Since her arrival in Fort Worth, Miles has brought the same flair and showmanship on the court that helped make her one of the biggest names in college basketball.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Elizabeth is fascinated by insects and science.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Filming has been ongoing for months in the UK on the Harry Potter series, which will star Dominic McLaughlin as the titular Hogwarts wizard.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Ringbrothers Kingpin was unveiled at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show (SEMA) in Las Vegas, which is a haven for aftermarket wizards, tuners, and auto tinkerers of all stripes.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Witch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witch. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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