variants
or ensorcels
as in possesses
to cast a spell on
a dense, dark forest that is the scene for many a tale in which some unsuspecting traveler is ensorcelled by a witch or wizard
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Lester Speight, the actor who plays Terry Tate, possesses the delivery and timing of a true comic master.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026 -
The character of Mandakini required specific qualities that Rajamouli believes Chopra Jonas uniquely possesses.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Noah Eagle will fill in on the mic, while Ahmed Fareed spells Maria Taylor as NBC’s studio host.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Over time, the event has grown into the Camp Flog Gnaw Festival (its name spells Golf Wang in reverse), which sold out Dodger Stadium for two consecutive days in 2025.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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But the first-time candidate’s rhetoric strikes us as more accepting of alternative viewpoints than Rice’s — a critical attribute to attracting support from independents and Democrats necessary to win in this district.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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But this casserole strikes that perfect balance of nostalgia and ease—without any weird or wacky ingredients or steps worth taking to the internet about.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Ensorcells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensorcells. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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