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the crowd was hypnotized by the powerful, eloquent speaker
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Recent Examples of hypnotized
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
The solar phenomenon, which happens twice a year, is underway and skywatchers, photographers, tourists and New Yorkers are again hypnotized by the spectacle.
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Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
Spirits would become hypnotized by the bottles' bright colors and reflections, trapping them until the morning sunlight killed them.
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Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
True to its name, the suite is designed for early risers who can watch the skies come alive each morning—but no matter the time of day, you’ll be hypnotized by the drama of the ocean and the shifting light over the rocks.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
But the key to success is not being hypnotized by South Florida.
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Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
Kleinert thinks there must be some sort of Stockholm Syndrome at play that deserves to be researched, and Hyland described it as almost feeling hypnotized.
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Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
14 Feb. 2026
The Hillside Stranglers, Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono, were captured a year later when Bianchi confessed to a number of the murders while hypnotized and being questioned by police.
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Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Rather suddenly, there’s been a vibe shift around artificial intelligence, the tech that’s hypnotized Wall Street and inspired cultish devotion across Silicon Valley over the past three years.
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Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Therapy sessions can be scary, especially the ones that rely on semi-hypnotized journeys into hidden pasts.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
Verb
That idea of true freedom that comes with financial stability hypnotized young men like Fergie.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
The solar phenomenon, which happens twice a year, is underway and skywatchers, photographers, tourists and New Yorkers are again hypnotized by the spectacle.
—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
Spirits would become hypnotized by the bottles' bright colors and reflections, trapping them until the morning sunlight killed them.
—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
True to its name, the suite is designed for early risers who can watch the skies come alive each morning—but no matter the time of day, you’ll be hypnotized by the drama of the ocean and the shifting light over the rocks.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
But the key to success is not being hypnotized by South Florida.
—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
Kleinert thinks there must be some sort of Stockholm Syndrome at play that deserves to be researched, and Hyland described it as almost feeling hypnotized.
—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
14 Feb. 2026
The Hillside Stranglers, Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono, were captured a year later when Bianchi confessed to a number of the murders while hypnotized and being questioned by police.
—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Rather suddenly, there’s been a vibe shift around artificial intelligence, the tech that’s hypnotized Wall Street and inspired cultish devotion across Silicon Valley over the past three years.
—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypnotized
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Written by Jeff Koyen, Edited by Mallory Gafas Since the start of generative AI’s enterprise proliferation, it has been largely regarded by executives and employees alike as a productive assistant more than an engaged collaborator.
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Millions of engaged, curious readers open our newsletters every day.
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The naturalist George Forster was fascinated by plants and animals, but he was also driven by a passionate belief in the rights of all people regardless of race, gender, or social status.
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Denby, as a critic, was fascinated by the great dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, as much for his expressions as for his torso, arms, or legs.
Adjective
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League One Volleyball has recently begun selling off teams to interested owners who pay expansion fees to take control of franchises.
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From there, the conversation exploded, drawing responses from interested eaters — or sippers, as the case may be — from around the area.
Verb
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Every young child is enchanted by the beautiful colors of the rainbow.
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Throughout the set, lasers, strobes and flashes enchanted the audience, visuals dancing alongside the music.
Adjective
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The women stare back at her with sullen but intrigued faces.
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Preservation in progress On a Tuesday in July, a dozen or so visitors ambled between Fallingwater’s main living room and its terrace, museum-tour headsets dangling from their ears, appearing more intrigued than irritated by the tower of scaffolding and tarps that rose above them.
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Be mesmerized by the dazzling lasers and pulse-pounding tunes from the movie in this unforgettable experience.
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The boy was mesmerized by its interactive exhibits, which required him to push buttons and pull levers to determine the outcomes of science demonstrations.
Adjective
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Worldwide Volunteers Help Classify Wisconsin’s Wild Animals The public can become involved in Snapshot Wisconsin by either helping maintain trail cameras or identify and count the wild animals seen in the photos.
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Under the Adams Act of 1916, the government became involved in labor-management relations.
Adjective
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Factor meals are made with health-conscious ingredients that can cater to your dietary needs, ranging from Keto to vegan and beyond.
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As an ambassador for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, Howard is conscious of what his appearance at The Open could mean to younger people living with the condition and to their families.
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“Hypnotized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypnotized. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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