1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
3
as in mages
a person skilled in using supernatural forces
freakish storms that were once thought to be the work of witches
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in charms
to attract or delight as if by magic
the woman did witch me with her gentle smile
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of witches
Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 26 Dec. 2025
In Chiloé Island, Chile, NPR's Michele Kelemen noticed many stores selling images of witches.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Dec. 2025
The Academy loves itself some witches and vampires these days.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025
Wicked tells the untold story of the witches of Oz.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 6 Dec. 2025
In the modern era, the crossbreeding of witches can sometimes result in a taltos birth.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2025
The second installment of the movie musical adaptations follows the aftermath of Dorothy's arrival in Oz and the witches' journey to change their fate.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Two new drinks are hitting the menu that encapsulate our favorite witches perfectly.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Are the owners actually witches?
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
The growing popularity of Etsy witches is what caught the attention of Rohit Thawani, 44, who works at an advertising agency in Los Angeles.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 26 Dec. 2025
In Chiloé Island, Chile, NPR's Michele Kelemen noticed many stores selling images of witches.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Dec. 2025
The Academy loves itself some witches and vampires these days.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025
Wicked tells the untold story of the witches of Oz.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 6 Dec. 2025
In the modern era, the crossbreeding of witches can sometimes result in a taltos birth.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2025
The second installment of the movie musical adaptations follows the aftermath of Dorothy's arrival in Oz and the witches' journey to change their fate.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Two new drinks are hitting the menu that encapsulate our favorite witches perfectly.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Last year, Kardashians decorations took a spookier turn, with the reality star’s house being decorated with creepy floating ghosts, witches brooms and piles of pumpkins in shades of traditional orange — plus green, white and hues of brown — and covered in sprawling vines.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Are the owners actually witches?
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witches
Noun
-
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (2011 - present) With its sorcerers, gods, and talking raccoons, the MCU doesn't usually get too hung up on academic rigor.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
12 Jan. 2026
-
In Jujutsu Kaisen, heroic jujutsu sorcerers wage war against demonic creatures called curses and the curse users, who wield jujutsu powers for evil.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Our conjure drives the cinematic imagination of Americans like the hags who ride our backs during our darkest nightmares.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
-
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
Noun
-
Wizards, or mages (as the group has commonly referred to Eleven), develop their powers using arcane magic to cast powerful spells.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
26 Nov. 2025
-
Yennefer is now spearheading a new alliance of mages and elves operating out of The Lodge.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Although there may not be snow on the ground, the area still charms with its Alpine vistas, green meadows, and waterfalls, such as Staubbach Falls, the third-highest waterfall in Switzerland.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Dec. 2025
-
Yerin Ha joins the cast as Sophie, a maid who charms the noble Benedict.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
-
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
Noun
-
With three new magicians, plus the returns of Caplan and Mark Ruffalo’s Dylan (in a brief cameo), the Four Horsemen become eight by the end of the movie.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
23 Nov. 2025
-
How exactly did a movie about magicians, of all things, become a true Hollywood success story?—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
15 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Then there’s the story of life, which also really fascinates me.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Dec. 2025
-
Kafka’s work still fascinates readers — like Polish filmmaking legend Holland.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
-
Who were the ad wizards who came up with that one?—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
-
Whatever uncanny floating effect Henson’s wizards put on that baby has freaked me out for decades.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
5 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Witches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witches. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
