as in haunted
to go to or spend time in often
like their counterparts elsewhere, the town's teenagers like to frequent the local malls
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Recent Examples of frequented
The 41-acre Rubio Canyon Preserve, which sits about four miles northwest of Eaton Canyon, is regularly frequented by bears, mountain lions and deer passing to and from Angeles National Forest and the foothill landscape.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The killer picked up his targets at bars frequented by closeted businessmen, creating an atmosphere of secrecy that was compounded by the NYPD’s homophobia and indifference towards the victims.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
Gavin Moseley is a fixture in NYC nightlife, launching a string of successful bars and speakeasies frequented by friends and celebrities alike including his close friend, Kyle.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
By using the department’s resources, Rector was able to obtain personal phone numbers, addresses, Social Security numbers, vehicle information and specific locations his spouse frequented, the document said.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
The dirt paths here are frequented by birders and, at certain times of year, wildflower seekers.
—Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026
The militias have also struck Iraqi government institutions, airports, hotels frequented by foreigners, and energy infrastructure.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The Golden Apple website notes that Tina Fey frequented the restaurant during her time at the Second City and wrote her scripts in the booths.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Glasper, 44, grew up on Houston’s south side and frequented plenty of parking lots across the city in his youth.
—Ryan Nickerson, Houston Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The killer picked up his targets at bars frequented by closeted businessmen, creating an atmosphere of secrecy that was compounded by the NYPD’s homophobia and indifference towards the victims.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
Gavin Moseley is a fixture in NYC nightlife, launching a string of successful bars and speakeasies frequented by friends and celebrities alike including his close friend, Kyle.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
By using the department’s resources, Rector was able to obtain personal phone numbers, addresses, Social Security numbers, vehicle information and specific locations his spouse frequented, the document said.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
The dirt paths here are frequented by birders and, at certain times of year, wildflower seekers.
—Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026
The militias have also struck Iraqi government institutions, airports, hotels frequented by foreigners, and energy infrastructure.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The Golden Apple website notes that Tina Fey frequented the restaurant during her time at the Second City and wrote her scripts in the booths.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Glasper, 44, grew up on Houston’s south side and frequented plenty of parking lots across the city in his youth.
—Ryan Nickerson, Houston Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequented
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Still haunted by her past nearly two decades later, Green finally decided to tell her own story.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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One is haunted and the other has something else going on.—
Sarah Hutter,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex last visited Australia in October 2018, on an official royal tour that included attending the Invictus Games in Sydney.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Members of the Cook County State's Attorney's office visited CTA train stations across Chicago on Thursday.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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