telekinesis
noun
tele·ki·ne·sis
ˌte-li-kə-ˈnē-səs 
-kī-
: the production of motion in objects (as by a spiritualistic medium) without contact or other physical means
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Tele- in Greek means "far off". The eternally appealing idea of moving an object remotely, using only psychic powers, has had a long life in films, TV shows, stories and novels, video games, and comics. But although some researchers believe in the existence of telekinesis (also known as psychokinesis), most scientists believe that any reported experiences have been the result of fraud, wishful thinking, or naturally explainable events.
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Plot: Milhouse and Lisa gain the power of telekinesis after falling into a radioactive hole.
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Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
The tone of Charmed is light compared to some of the other witchcraft dramas on this list, but Prue’s abilities — which included telekinesis and astral projection — are seriously impressive, earning her the nickname Super Witch.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
Chris is beautiful and popular, unlike the reclusive, strange Carrie; telekinesis or not, no one wants to be wretched Carrie.
—Rafaela Bassili, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2024
Her powers include telekinesis, body swapping, phasing, psychic abilities and mind control.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 23 Apr. 2024
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Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
The tone of Charmed is light compared to some of the other witchcraft dramas on this list, but Prue’s abilities — which included telekinesis and astral projection — are seriously impressive, earning her the nickname Super Witch.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
Chris is beautiful and popular, unlike the reclusive, strange Carrie; telekinesis or not, no one wants to be wretched Carrie.
—Rafaela Bassili, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2024
Her powers include telekinesis, body swapping, phasing, psychic abilities and mind control.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 23 Apr. 2024
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“Telekinesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telekinesis. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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telekinesis
noun
tele·ki·ne·sis
ˌtel-ə-kə-ˈnē-səs, -kī-
plural telekineses
-ˌsēz
: the apparent production of motion in objects (as by a spiritualistic medium) without contact or other physical means compare precognition, psychokinesis
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