ensorcells

verb

variants or ensorcels
present tense third-person singular of ensorcell
as in possesses
to cast a spell on a dense, dark forest that is the scene for many a tale in which some unsuspecting traveler is ensorcelled by a witch or wizard

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensorcells
  1. possesses
  2. spells
  3. strikes
Verb
  • In that future, teams may still resemble those of today, only each possesses an AI teammate.
    — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Bringing together buyers, investors, and creators from around the world on one platform in Thailand – and seeing real business agreements emerge — proves that Thai content possesses genuine commercial potential.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 July 2026
Definition of possesses
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  • The Sofitel brand, after all, spells amenities, loyalty programs, and an international set.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
  • On others, handwritten spells manifesting joy or health dance across the white surface.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of spells
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  • When a robot’s foot strikes the ground, part of the impact energy is normally lost as heat and vibration.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Israeli military said the weekend strikes targeted militants.
    — Elena Becatoros, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of strikes
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“Ensorcells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensorcells. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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