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
Aris Folley, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
The profusion of memes turned Harambe into a sort of internet folk hero, but Vance is no innocent zoo animal; the images of the Vice-President function more like voodoo dolls, casting vengeful spells from afar.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 26 Mar. 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
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
The profusion of memes turned Harambe into a sort of internet folk hero, but Vance is no innocent zoo animal; the images of the Vice-President function more like voodoo dolls, casting vengeful spells from afar.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 26 Mar. 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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Yewande is a shortbread sorcerer, ever coaxing new flavors, shapes and colors from her exquisite, buttery dough.—
Melissa Clark,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Gunn described his vision for Luthor as a sorcerer of science, not necessarily a mad one.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
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His largest fine of the season was $100,000 due to cursing during an interview.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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For women athletes and coaches, however, any forms of yelling, cursing, or displaying extreme forms of aggression during competition is met with far less acceptance, as these behaviors don't align with socialized beliefs about femininity.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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All types of talent are welcome — from singers, dancers and musicians to magicians, jugglers or those with any other unique talent, event organizers said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Professor Jacob Grimes, the foremost magician in the world.—
Isle McElroy,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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The countries each possess about 170 nuclear weapons, according to the think-tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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In addition to their easily identifiable personas, these faces must possess genuine leadership qualities and backgrounds to guide the movement in the right direction.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Its decision to open a theme park in Abu Dhabi was the driving force behind the rapprochement and the wizards who helped that happen work for Miral, the leading leisure operator in the Middle East.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Sandra Oh and more, the new Smurfs will follow the residents of Smurf Village banding together to rescue Papa Smurf after he is captured by an evil wizard.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Moore's Michaela is mysterious, commanding, and beyond wealthy, described in the trailer and elsewhere as someone with the ability to charm into subservience.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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Viewers on TikTok were charmed by the emotional reunion.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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“Voodoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voodoo. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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