as in sorcerer
a person skilled in using supernatural forces
found a voodoo who was willing to put a hex on the man who had jilted her
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Recent Examples of voodoo
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Trump needs black magic for his voodoo economics to work
Don’t be misled about what’s driving our budget deficit
You’re all caught up.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Emily Bazelon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Despite his clearly enjoying killing people for personal reasons, the movie’s Kraven seems to think of himself as a kind of antihero, which voodoo practitioner Calypso (Ariana DeBose) rightfully clocks as a red flag.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 20 June 2023
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Noun
The victims, many of them elderly, were accused of using voodoo to harm the gang leader’s son.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Read more What People Think Opinions related to business and economic issues submitted to The Hill:
Trump needs black magic for his voodoo economics to work
Don’t be misled about what’s driving our budget deficit
You’re all caught up.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
More on culture An Eagles fan brought a Patrick Mahomes voodoo doll to the Super Bowl.
—Emily Bazelon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Despite his clearly enjoying killing people for personal reasons, the movie’s Kraven seems to think of himself as a kind of antihero, which voodoo practitioner Calypso (Ariana DeBose) rightfully clocks as a red flag.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 20 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for voodoo
Noun
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Audiences will witness the events that fractured the bond between Gojo, often considered the most powerful sorcerer in the series, and Geto, who would later become a formidable antagonist.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Gunn has repeatedly described the character as a sorcerer of science, capable of engineering the most fantastical gadgets and technology to achieve his goals...which leads us to the figures in his orbit, specifically the Engineer.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Spieth in particular cut a frustrated figure, dropping his club on the 9th tee after sending his drive into the tall grass and turning to curse in exasperation after hitting an approach shot on 11 that left him with a long putt for birdie.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Matthews and Hoskins-Ellis continued arguing and cursing each other, then Hoskins-Ellis allegedly grabbed a black Glock handgun with a tan handle and shot Matthews, records say.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2025
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In the end, Rhodes officially inducts the four magicians into The Eye and becomes their handler for all future performances.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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From musicians to magicians, comedians to contortionists, dance troops, sword swallowers, dog acts and guys dressing up in weird costumes, there’s a surprise around every corners.—
Rosemary Rossi,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Kylie told Woods, referring to the Knicks' 3-1 series lead over the Celtics and not wanting to jinx the next game's outcome.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Sports scientists have yet to determine the jinxing powers of your humble Sliders correspondent.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Nearby, pixelated foxes darted between guests—each one logged in from across the world, dressed in custom skins as forest druids and rogue mages.—
Margaux Blanchard,
Wired News,
7 May 2025
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In addition, some mages have a unique ability tied to their soul, called a Codex.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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No monarch ever actually possessed a divine touch (or donkey ears), but historical records indicate at least two men with the name Midas oversaw the Phrygian kingdom during the first millennium BCE.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
12 June 2025
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In the late 1800s, two child psychologists coined the term only child syndrome to describe the negative traits that their research showed only children often possess, including being spoiled, selfish, maladjusted, and anti-social.—
Liz Hammond,
Vogue,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Epic Universe is populated with monsters, wizards, dragons and little guys named Mario and Luigi.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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There are four shops where aspiring wizards and curious muggles can check out — wizarding gear shop Les Galeries Mirifiques, candy shop K. Rammelle, wand shop Baguettes Magique and Ministry of Magic giftshop Tour En Floo.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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After charming the world as one of sports’ favorite couples, thanks to their prowess on the track, their unwavering support of each other, and their TikTok-worthy dance moves, Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles and Jamaican Olympic bronze medalist Junelle Bromfield are getting married.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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New restaurants rarely deliver as much historic character and charm as this one. 6.—
Eleanor Aldridge,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
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“Voodoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voodoo. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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