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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  1. possesses
  2. spells
  3. strikes
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  • The club see him as a versatile player who fits their tactical system and possesses significant potential.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The country already possesses 85 percent of the world’s battery manufacturing capacity.
    — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of possesses
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  • Our guide to Acadia National Park spells it all out and more—and don’t forget your hiking boots!
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Sofitel brand, after all, spells amenities, loyalty programs, and an international set.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of spells
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  • The onslaught — typified by a surge in daytime attacks — comes as its battlefield progress stalls and Ukraine strikes deeper into Russian territory.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • McCaffrey said Iran's Kheibar strikes on Israel in 2024 were largely ineffective, but newer versions of it have caused extensive damage in the current war that the Pentagon has not acknowledged.
    — Josh Meyer, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of strikes
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“Ensorcells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensorcells. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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