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witch

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verb

archaic

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Recent Examples of witch
Noun
Well, there's only one Aggie Cromwell (Debbie Reynolds), a centuries-old witch who not only introduces her grandchildren to the mystical realm of Halloweentown but also teaches them the art of broom-flying, spell-casting, fancy microwaves, potion-brewing, and more. Ew Staff, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025 As the five soon discover, there’s a seemingly endless array of things that want to kill them, from witches and wendigos to parasitic worms and a kaiju-sized monster in the woods. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
The star also covered her trees with lights, fake cobwebs and witches hats, added piles of orange and white pumpkins and set up a candy dispenser display for the kiddos. Bailey Richards, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024 Lilia follows a creepy girl in a dress through the house, only to find ghoulish undead witches leering at her. Erik Kain, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for witch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witch
Noun
  • Gunn described his vision for Luthor as a sorcerer of science, not necessarily a mad one.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 15 May 2025
  • Nicolas Cage dons the wizard's robes as the centuries-old sorcerer Balthazar Blake, with Jay Baruchel starring as his college-age protégé.
    James Mercadante, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • That lady is really the aforementioned murderous hag (Meredith Binder), her false veneer of youthful beauty reinforced by a magic mirror’s flattering (if also caustic) topless female spirits, and sustained via grisly methods seemingly inspired by Elizabeth Bathory.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 2 May 2025
  • Several get small charts offering ideas to inspire how the monster could be used, such as what strange price a hag might have for its secrets or what an owlbear might keep in its den beyond treasure.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Nearby, pixelated foxes darted between guests—each one logged in from across the world, dressed in custom skins as forest druids and rogue mages.
    Margaux Blanchard, Wired News, 7 May 2025
  • In addition, some mages have a unique ability tied to their soul, called a Codex.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Curry was charmed by Edwards’ inner Antness, that combination of swagger and soul that has All-NBA players like Randle, Towns and Gobert enthusiastically giving in to his gravitational pull.
    Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 May 2025
  • Here’s a two-in-one shelf and coat rack that oozes charm thanks to the playful scalloped detail outlining each hook.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • The sorceress then attempts to persuade him by exploiting his fear of death.
    Sofia Giannuzzi, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
  • And the villains, of course, exuding every nastily relatable emotion; the stepmothers and sorceresses are vain, arrogant, dismissive, lonely, rude, and outrageous.
    Darren Franich, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Play games and enjoy performances from magicians and jump rope aficionados at Animation Courtyard at Hollywood Studios, and the Big Top Bash over at Storybook Circus at the Magic Kindom is a full fledged dance party with stilt walkers and jugglers.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 16 May 2025
  • In a nod to Chicago’s long history of bartender magicians, bars will be set up as much for trickery as for cocktails.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • The concept fascinated me—creating designs and selling custom products without needing to manage inventory.
    Sarim Nadeem, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
  • Hobbyist diver Dom Robinson has spent the past three decades exploring shipwrecks, which have fascinated him since childhood.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • The wizard with the task of pulling this off indoors is Al Zaabi.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • Sophie sets out to find a way of lifting the curse and goes to the wizard Howl's castle.
    Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 10 May 2025

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