HABITUATING Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

habituating

verb

present participle of habituate

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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Recent Examples of habituating The wildlife team tends to the cubs while wearing bear suits to avoid habituating the cubs to humans. — Isabel Yip, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026

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In the haunting video taken by Osorio Zuluaga, a group of people shifted wreckage from the building to reach the adult and baby, CNN, CBS News and ABC News reported.

— Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
For those who lived just steps from the family, the killings left behind shock, heartbreak and haunting questions about whether something had been missed.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of haunting

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After completing his four-year stretch, Clayton-Thomas in 1962 began frequenting the music scene on the Yonge Street strip, when Arkansas rockabilly great Ronnie Hawkins gave him his first paying job in music.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
Arthur Van Wyk, who produces comedy events in Durban, began frequenting the bar some three decades ago.

— Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026

Definition of frequenting

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These resorts make relaxation as easy as possible, without losing sight of what makes each locale worth visiting and offering plenty of opportunities for those looking to experience what makes the destination special.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Angel David Flores Trevino, who was visiting from Mexico, was riding in a vehicle with his mother, aunt and cousin on June 18, 2022, when Prince David Matt pulled alongside their vehicle and opened fire, according to prosecutors.

— City News Service, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of visiting

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In a video posted on social media, Green shared that Lala brought more than 28 inches of rain in parts of the state, adversely affecting bridges, roads and schools.

— Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
The ingredients in the brine interact with the meat in different ways, affecting its flavor, color and texture while also helping keep it safe to eat.

— Anna Dilger, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026

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