as in fascinated
to attract or delight as if by magic
the woman did witch me with her gentle smile
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for witched
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The vice president added that he has long been fascinated by the subject and hinted at his interest in reviewing classified information during his time in office.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026 -
For decades, the Zeigler case has fascinated the public around the world, leading to television shows, books, documentaries and a variety of crime sleuths creating various conspiracy theories.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Irvi was enchanted and unnerved by Oaxaca’s clear blue skies, unmarred by skyscrapers.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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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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The synopsis, just like the film's title, fails to prepare viewers for the level of chaos the film brings, which Matarazzo says enticed him.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, though, the excitement around AI infrastructure spending has waned, and now the market seems as spooked by it than enticed.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Paris — Anyone visiting Paris just over a decade ago would doubtless have been charmed by the city’s timeless attractions — brasseries serving delicious food, museums crammed with famous works of art, boulevards of chic stores — all overlooked by the sparkling lights of the Eiffel Tower.—
Lisa Courbebaisse,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, we were charmed by a young girl’s journey.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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Born Dan Wherrett in Lacey, Washington, the producer initially moved to Seattle to study design, but was bewitched by the world of electronic music.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
29 Mar. 2026
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There are people who said that my mom had bewitched my father, because my mother is from a different ethnic community from my dad.—
Marc Silver,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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Tommy disburses stuffings and sauces to hungry locals as the GIs seduced their grandmothers with Camels and nylon stockings.—
Dominic Green,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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The craft, once passed down through generations, is now facing the reality that fewer young people—seduced by high-flying, big-city office jobs—are interested in toiling in its timeworn factories.—
Jessica Binns,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors argue that Duckett was a monster in disguise who abused the badge and brutally raped and killed Teresa before dumping her body in a lake.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tariq’s father, Azim Khamisa, a businessman, forgave the young man who killed his son and has spent his life working to prevent youth violence.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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For more than 15 years, this interactive walking tour, scavenger hunt and theater adventure has delighted guests exploring Greenwich Village.—
Abraham Swee,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Six were overturned by Major League Baseball’s new ABS challenge system, including back-to-back strike three challenges by Reds slugger Eugenio Suárez that delighted the crowd.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Witched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witched. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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