as in haunting
to go to or spend time in often
the sort of lounge lizard known to habituate bars and nightclubs
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By the final third of The Changeling, a storm is gathering, a terrific and imminent change haunting the atmosphere of the island.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Plus, the Trumps have none of Alma and Reynolds Woodcock’s haunting yet torrid psychosexual appeal.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Being among the first states carries enormous influence, with candidates often frequenting those chosen with campaign events and showering them with money and attention that can help bolster party building efforts and build support among voters.—
Hunter Woodall,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The price offered for the tuna this year suggests that Japan has fully recovered from the pandemic, with more locals and tourists frequenting restaurants across the country.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Jan. 2026
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While visiting Christ Church Primary School in London recently to open its library, Camilla wore a $8,900 brooch from Van Cleef and Arpels set in 18-carat yellow gold, mother of pearl, and onyx in the shape of a pup.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Edwards returned to the starting lineup Thursday and scored 15 points, matching junior point guard Travis Brown to share game-high scoring honors for the visiting Blackhawks in a 59-48 Upstate Eight West win at Ernie Kivisto Gymnasium.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The partisan divide over the Super Bowl halftime show is affecting Floridians’ viewing plans.—
Anthony Man,
Miami Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny's political stance on issues affecting Puerto Rico, specifically, and the Latino community has been firm since the start.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Habituating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habituating. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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