as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic
the woman did witch me with her gentle smile
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Recent Examples of witching
Most of the movie takes place in that witching-hour window, an airlessly silent time where an at-home podcaster doesn’t worry about being interrupted by a leaf blower, an ice cream truck or a dog.
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
An awareness of this truth, more fundamental than witching-hour misery or child-hostile workplaces, is the very worst of being a mother.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Finally, today is triple witching with equity options, futures and futures options all set to expire.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
And also that people have used four branches of witch hazel as the vining rods or witching sticks to find water.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
An awareness of this truth, more fundamental than witching-hour misery or child-hostile workplaces, is the very worst of being a mother.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Finally, today is triple witching with equity options, futures and futures options all set to expire.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
And also that people have used four branches of witch hazel as the vining rods or witching sticks to find water.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for witching
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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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Once on the ground visitors can enjoy Greenland’s rugged coastal landscapes, fascinating indigenous Inuit culture, and the opportunity to experience the country at its primordial best.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That studio bosses of today don’t care about enchanting audiences.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Equally enchanting this fashion month were Celine’s colorful leather pouches—particularly in cobalt blue, a trending hue—as seen on Ramya Giangola and Yumi Shin below.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio‘s success in charming the Washington press corps this week has moved prediction markets, with Kalshi now showing the Florida Republican as the most likely candidate to win the 2028 presidential election.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 May 2026
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Her suggestion is that Mike try to repair his mistake by charming the guests and asking them not to say anything to Tyler.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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But five-piece Lelek, adorned with markings historically designed to fend off threats from the Ottoman Empire, still make for a formidable, imposing, and curiously bewitching presence.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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What, exactly, is so bewitching about padel?—
Robin Swithinbank,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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The potential free-agency solutions don’t seem enticing at this point, either.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Their 2022 Pinot Noir has enticing aromas of cherry cola, cinnamon, and red raspberry that lead to delicious flavors of cherry, raspberry, cranberry, and brown baking spices.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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“Witching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witching. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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