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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Kellou, a young woman from a nearby village, is troubled by haunting visions that set her apart from those around her.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2026 -
Homelessness has long been a political albatross for Newsom, haunting him not only during his tenure as governor but also as mayor of San Francisco.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
19 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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Coogler became familiar with Black Panther frequenting comic book shops in his youth.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Jan. 2026
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Finally, early December, after Thanksgiving and ahead of the holidays, can be a quieter visiting season.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Previously, commissioners could review complaints on an individual basis by visiting the city attorney’s office in person, but no collective discussion occurred until last week.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Both types of flour should be stored in a cool, dry place in an airtight container to prevent moisture and pests from affecting the flour.—
Zoe Denenberg,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Heavy snow has been affecting Washington since earlier this week, with the biggest accumulations reported on mountains, according to the National Weather Service field office in Seattle.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Habituating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habituating. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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