as in sorcery
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
taught all of her daughters witchcraft
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Recent Examples of witchcraft
During Elizabeth Jackson’s trial, Jorden argued that Mary’s afflictions had nothing to do with witchcraft.
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Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Unlike standard comforters, this one is specifically intended to cool you down at night, which sounds like witchcraft to me in the best way.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
Now, though, with the widespread circulation of magic manuals, grimoires, and related compendia—with the recording, on paper, of words, spells, histories, stories—witchcraft has taken an irreversible step into the exoteric realm.
—Kristen Roupenian, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Johnson did, reportedly, resort to witchcraft—a protection spell over the restaurant, and a curse on Aghajanian.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Unlike standard comforters, this one is specifically intended to cool you down at night, which sounds like witchcraft to me in the best way.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
Now, though, with the widespread circulation of magic manuals, grimoires, and related compendia—with the recording, on paper, of words, spells, histories, stories—witchcraft has taken an irreversible step into the exoteric realm.
—Kristen Roupenian, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Johnson did, reportedly, resort to witchcraft—a protection spell over the restaurant, and a curse on Aghajanian.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for witchcraft
Noun
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Individuals born with Pluto in Virgo possess sharp instincts, an eye for detail and a sorcery-like resourcefulness.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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In a feat of sorcery that should have other sandwich makers crying in their beer, the ciabatta roll here is tender and comparatively thin.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fans at Easton Stadium anticipated another grand slam, holding up their cellphones hoping to catch some magic.—
Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Detroit, like Cleveland, needed to win a Game 7 in the last round, but had no magic left for a second act.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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“Witchcraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witchcraft. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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