magnetize

verb

ˈmag-nə-ˌtīz How to pronounce magnetize (audio)
Definition of magnetizenext
as in to fascinate
to attract or delight as if by magic the store's gorgeous window displays never fail to magnetize shoppers and sightseers

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Recent Examples of magnetize Mostly, though, Jimmy exists to frustrate and magnetize the men who love him; Tom Sturridge is especially, achingly good as his devoted partner and caretaker. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 May 2026 Everyone was magnetized to her. — Katie Gavin, Time, 8 May 2026 That, in turn, can be exploited to achieve high coercivity, the essential property that lets a permanent magnet stay magnetized. — Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Apr. 2026 Their zone will probably make an appearance at some point, with two at the top magnetized to Ant. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for magnetize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetize
  1. fascinate
  2. entice
  3. seduce
  4. charm
  5. captivate
  6. lure
  7. kill
  8. delight
Verb
  • In a California town called Anzar in the late-19th century, Paulette is living with a local magnate’s eccentric son who’s fascinated by the tramps gathering outside his manor.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Here are four more scammers who fascinated people on the internet – plus one who people thought was a scammer but turned out not to be.
    — Owen Carry, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of fascinate
Verb
  • The high-concept thriller stars Valeria Bruni Tedeschi as a demonic character called The Stranger, who entices a young mother played by Jasmine Trinca into forging a Faustian pact.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
  • All of this casts doubt on whether the event will pull the kind of star power that entices TV networks to break their regular prime-time programming and compel viewers to skip an NFL game to tune in.
    — Daniel Strauss, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of entice
Verb
  • When Miguel is being seduced by the bunker project, Zeller and composer Volker Bertelmann even weave voices resembling the Sirens into the score.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In luxury hospitality, a beautiful site can seduce almost anyone.
    — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of seduce
Verb
  • Among those charmed over time was Kurt Cobain, who called their 1969 debut Philosophy of the World his fifth-favorite album.
    — Steve Hochman, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026
  • His charmed early life and promising political career were slowed, but not halted, when he was stricken with polio in his late 30s.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of charm
Verb
  • Despite a seemingly innate aversion to these images, the internet is captivated.
    — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The result has captivated critics and audiences — and affirmed that the film deserved to see the light of day, after coming very close to disappearing into oblivion.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of captivate
Verb
  • Aladji Bamba was lured from Monaco for an initial £30m while Howe was still in situ.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • And, of course, on top of all of that, there are tax credits designed to lure productions — and sometimes post-production — elsewhere.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of lure
Verb
  • The portable machine uses pulses of full-spectrum ultraviolet light to kill infectious germs inside hospital rooms.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Clancy is a Massachusetts woman who has been on trial for killing her three children and attempting to take her own life in 2023.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of kill
Verb
  • In the last two months, New York City’s Radio City Music Hall hosted two ‘80s British music triple bills that delighted fans of the golden MTV era.
    — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This is a prospect that particularly delights Lady Eliza Spencer, Princess Diana’s niece and Prince Harry’s cousin.
    — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of delight

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“Magnetize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetize. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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