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to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the crowd was hypnotized by the powerful, eloquent speaker
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Recent Examples of hypnotized
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
Small caps have been cheap for years now, and have failed to catch a bid from investors hypnotized by artificial intelligence.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
His eyes look hypnotized or insane.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Small caps have been cheap for years now, and have failed to catch a bid from investors hypnotized by artificial intelligence.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
His eyes look hypnotized or insane.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypnotized
Verb
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From legal aspirations to a life of art As a girl, I was fascinated by color, texture and creative expressions.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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His life’s tapestry reflected a unique business, American and Jewish journey that fascinated and inspired me.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Our divisions are constantly nudged, magnified, monetized, and weaponized by systems that profit from keeping us emotionally engaged and perpetually agitated.—
Joe Palaggi,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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Reality Steve also reported that Miguel has since gotten engaged to another woman not from Love Is Blind Season 10.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Along with the clear Bowie and Orbison inspiration, the album’s influences reflect the tastes of someone recently enchanted by the romance of California.—
Millan Verma,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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But silver is now an even hotter trade than Nvidia, the high-flying artificial intelligence beneficiary that has enchanted Wall Street since late 2022.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Together, the properties suggest an investor interested not just in impressive homes, but in places with lasting cultural imprint.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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Bella was more interested in the chatter around the film.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Olympic fans on social media were mesmerized by the artwork.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Prepare to be mesmerized by Yosemite’s renowned landmarks—El Capitan and Half Dome—as well as Yosemite Falls, one of the world’s tallest waterfalls.—
Giovanna Caravetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Like most people, I was intrigued by the possibilities AI might bring into the world — more intrigued, not surprisingly, when those possibilities included cures for disease, solutions to poverty and not taking the jobs of every journalist still standing.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Poppi sponsored it, and Charli xcx’s team was very involved.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
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Jeff Bezos has not historically been very involved in the management of The Washington Post.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In June 2023, the court held that race-conscious admissions programs violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment, effectively curtailing the consideration of race in colleges nationwide.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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Cost-conscious travelers should note the airport is raising parking rates, including a 40% jump at the Daily Deck, to help fund safety, infrastructure and reliability upgrades, The Charlotte Observer reported.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Hypnotized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypnotized. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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