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as in sorcerers
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 mages
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 charms
to attract or delight as if by magic
the woman did witch me with her gentle smile
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Recent Examples of witches
Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Kidman, as well as original co-star Sandra Bullock, will both reprise their roles as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, who descend from a storied lineage of witches.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
Prices start at just $8 in the Halloween Shop, and witches and ghosts aren’t the only things lurking in there.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
In the two minute trailer (below), the death of someone close to a secret society charged with monitoring the world’s immortals, including witches and vampires, prompts the group to seek out a new recruit in the form of a young unsuspecting man, Guy Anatole (Nicholas Denton).
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
The six-episode first season focuses on a secretive society called the Talamasca, which is responsible for tracking and containing the witches, vampires, and other creatures scattered around the globe.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Macbeth, also an unstable Scottish king, blames the witches for the ills caused by his own murderous decisions.
—Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Since then, many have followed in Smith's footsteps and hired Etsy witches to help with job assistance, relationships, love, and to remove obstacles in their path.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
With ghosts, witches, bats, and more creepy characters, the options for Halloween decorations are endless.
—Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Kidman, as well as original co-star Sandra Bullock, will both reprise their roles as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, who descend from a storied lineage of witches.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
Prices start at just $8 in the Halloween Shop, and witches and ghosts aren’t the only things lurking in there.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
In the two minute trailer (below), the death of someone close to a secret society charged with monitoring the world’s immortals, including witches and vampires, prompts the group to seek out a new recruit in the form of a young unsuspecting man, Guy Anatole (Nicholas Denton).
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
The six-episode first season focuses on a secretive society called the Talamasca, which is responsible for tracking and containing the witches, vampires, and other creatures scattered around the globe.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Macbeth, also an unstable Scottish king, blames the witches for the ills caused by his own murderous decisions.
—Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Since then, many have followed in Smith's footsteps and hired Etsy witches to help with job assistance, relationships, love, and to remove obstacles in their path.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Are the owners actually witches?
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witches
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The fictional Night Raven College serves as a training ground for aspiring sorcerers, with dormitories themed around villainous icons like the Queen of Hearts, Scar, Ursula, Jafar, the Evil Queen, Hades and Maleficent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Aug. 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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Happel and his team plan to host a diverse range of local and national acts, from punk and metal to rock en español and touring legends, as well as magicians, stand-ups, burlesque dancers, neo-circus acts and more.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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Comedians, singers, musicians, DJs and magicians are also included, though that is more relevant to the wedding performer crowd than Grammy-winners.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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Is there one that particularly fascinates you?—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
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After fulfilling the accidental want of a girl named Vira, Christmas, winter symbols, and the magical powers of the wizards, disappear from people’s memories.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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Mentor Students In Underserved Communities Create a mentorship program where tech wizards guide students in underserved communities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Farrell, 49, also delights with a demonstration of his song-and-dance skills in the scene.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Here's what to know about the chocolatey delights.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The structure is illustrated below, with one player positioned on the byline and another level with the penalty area to form a triangle that entices opponents out to defend.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Chances are, there’s a book on a topic that interests you.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Scroll to any Week 1 college football game that interests you and click to view the popular options.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Witches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witches. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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