habituates

verb

present tense third-person singular of habituate
as in haunts
to go to or spend time in often the sort of lounge lizard known to habituate bars and nightclubs

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  1. haunts
  2. frequents
  3. visits
Verb
  • QAnon haunts Washington I’m particularly fascinated by the ghost of QAnon – how the theory continues to haunt politics today.
    — Matthew N. Hannah, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • That what haunts us doesn’t need to harm us, but can instead help guide us through what feels too difficult to negotiate alone.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of haunts
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  • Because so many of the places that M frequents are luxurious, her sections have the sheen of a life-style magazine.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Keep trash cans clean and securely closed, and store them away from porches and other outdoor areas your family frequents.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of frequents
Verb
  • Adrian Pierce of Orlando visits the popular park about four times a week.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
  • On September 12, Ohio State visits Texas in an early top-five clash, predicted to be a close Texas win.
    — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of visits
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“Habituates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habituates. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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