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conjuring

British  
/ ˈkʌndʒərɪŋ /

noun

  1. the performance of tricks that appear to defy natural laws

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adjective

  1. denoting or relating to such tricks or entertainment

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Dahl made his fortune by tapping into the delight children take in being frightened, conjuring worlds where evil lurks, often in human form.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

If older couples start arguing about money, their tax preparer can try to defuse tensions by looking ahead and conjuring a worst-case scenario.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

Agitators in the city have attempted to document the deterioration by posting ominous images of barren casinos, conjuring the perception of a place hollowed out by economic armageddon.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

Researchers here are developing the extraordinarily sounding "organ-on-a-chip" technology, conjuring up alarming images of throbbing brains and beating hearts sitting on top of electronic circuits.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

And Tris, conjuring weapons out of thin air to attack her worst nightmares.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

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