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as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
some economists have characterized the proposal as economic hoodoo that should be hooted down
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Recent Examples of hoodoo
Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival June 26-28, 2025 See the hoodoos beneath the pinpricked heavens at the annual Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival.
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Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 30 May 2025
The park features columns of rock, also known as hoodoos, and sits about 130 miles northwest of St. George, Utah, the website shows.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
But soon Bryce’s legendary hoodoos—sedimentary spires formed by erosion—will come into view.
—Maya Silver, Outside Online, 2 May 2025
There’s also something magical about approaching the hoodoos from the solitude of this quiet trail.
—Maya Silver, Outside Online, 2 May 2025
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Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 30 May 2025
The park features columns of rock, also known as hoodoos, and sits about 130 miles northwest of St. George, Utah, the website shows.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
But soon Bryce’s legendary hoodoos—sedimentary spires formed by erosion—will come into view.
—Maya Silver, Outside Online, 2 May 2025
There’s also something magical about approaching the hoodoos from the solitude of this quiet trail.
—Maya Silver, Outside Online, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoodoo
Noun
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Sarah mumbles some nonsense and changes the subject.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
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That’s the kind of unsupported nonsense Floridians should reject, without solid evidence to back it up.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 July 2025
Noun
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This is both a blessing and a curse in the list production process.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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And after that, the Kennedy curse became this sort of wide-ranging explanation for a lot of things that were happening.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Use it to find and retrieve stray nuts or bolts in any crevice.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Incorporate it into mac and cheese for a creamy, nutty complement to Cheddar and Colby Jack, grate it on a box grater to add to pizza, or serve it alongside fruit and nuts on a charcuterie board.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Jack Harrison returned to Leeds United after a loan spell.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Arriving for his second spell, the Scottish 62-year-old has generated a positivity that hasn't been witnessed at the club for years.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Jorge was seen dropping off a black garbage bag near the building’s boiler room after the victim was discovered, neighbors said.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
27 July 2025
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In cities, they are often seen soaring above garbage dumps, marketplaces and riverbanks, scavenging for scraps and small prey.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Still, as tempting as this might be for some of you, please avoid the temptation to label his coming season as a sophomore jinx if his team doesn't advance deep into the playoffs.—
Geoffrey Knox,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Knocking on wood: This age-old superstition is believed to prevent bad luck or jinxes.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American-Statesman,
13 Dec. 2024
Noun
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That's especially true on Friday and Saturday nights when big bands and jazz singers take the stage.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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The last two concerts are at Alga Norte Community Park: Aug. 15, featuring Wayward Sons (power chord rock nostalgia), and Aug. 22, with Euphoria Brass Band (modern New Orleans-style jazz).—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
Noun
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On Friday and Saturday evenings, the dinner menu features standout dishes like shrimp and grits and the flavorful voodoo pasta, combining shrimp, chicken, and andouille sausage in a spicy, creamy sauce.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Turns out the island's rotting dead are rising from the grave—the result of a voodoo curse.—
James Grebey,
Time,
20 June 2025
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“Hoodoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoodoo. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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