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verb

ˈhȯnt How to pronounce haunt (audio)
Definition of hauntnext
as in to visit
to go to or spend time in often much of her time is spent haunting antique shops in search of unique knobs for the curio cabinets she builds

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haunt

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noun

ˈhȯnt How to pronounce haunt (audio)
1
as in hangout
a place for spending time or for socializing one of their favorite after-school haunts is Joe's Pizza

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2
as in ghost
chiefly dialect the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people we heard the local tales of a haunt in the choir loft and of a specter in the graveyard

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Recent Examples of haunt
Verb
Decades after Eliza sets out to save her children, archivist Gaynor Baymont, who is haunted by a tragic incident from her childhood, discovers a 200-year-old letter that might finally unlock the truth about her past. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026 But the damage from the last one is still haunting California. — M. Nolan Gray, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
At Dulles, the local nod in the Etihad Airways-Chase Sapphire lounge is largely limited to photos of matchboxes from classic haunts like Clyde’s and Le Diplomate. — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026 Totally suggests the pensive headspace of an adult returning to his childhood haunts trying to make sense of it all. — Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for haunt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haunt
  1. visit
  2. hangout
  3. ghost
  4. frequent
  5. resort
  6. apparition
  7. affect
  8. refuge
Verb
  • But the couple remained deeply inspired by Napa Valley, which holds a large working-class population and plenty of amenities for the wine lovers who visit.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • New York City Tourism expects 8 million travelers to visit the Big Apple between Thanksgiving and New Year's this holiday season, but one holiday attraction will resonate even more with those who call the city home.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of visit
Noun
  • Older children have the Palace Arcade next door, a separate hangout packed with games consoles and arcade machines.
    — Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Opened in 2021 in advance of the lodge’s reopening, all almost instantly became lively local hangouts where neighbors stop in for a quick drink and the latest intel on nearby happenings or gather for an evening of lively discussion.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of hangout
Noun
  • The film turned from horror into drama, though it was still marketed in Thailand as a ghost film because that genre sells.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Yet every technology transformation is followed by a ghost that rarely appears on a project plan, risk register or executive dashboard.
    — Irene Thong, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of ghost
Verb
  • Guyer and Aledo frequented each other’s nondistrict schedules in recent years, with Aledo taking a 21-14 victory in their last matchup in 2025.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Surrounded by greenery, the mansion is located in a residential area frequented by some of Hollywood’s most famous stars, including Oprah Winfrey, Ariana Grande, and Brad Pitt.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of frequent
Noun
  • Set a block off of bustling Kalakaua Avenue, the property offers good value for travelers in search of a resort experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The resort's heavy equipment and skilled workforce quickly became part of the recovery effort.
    — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of resort
Noun
  • Title granted to the Virgin Mary in honor of her apparitions to three shepherd children (Saints Jacinta and Francisco Marto and Venerable Lucia dos Santos) in Fátima, Portugal, in 1917.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The location was a former sugarcane plantation notorious for cruelty, and accounts of apparitions in the water are a reminder of this history.
    — Marcus Librizzi, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of apparition
Verb
  • For example, someone may use your insurance information to obtain treatment, leaving behind records that could affect future care or insurance claims.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Duker pointed to disrupting throwing lanes and playing tighter coverage as ways to affect the quarterback even when the rush falls short.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of affect
Noun
  • The project is also designed to provide water to wetland wildlife refuges during dry periods.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • After the war, making sculpture seemed to be inspired not by participation in the spirit and magic of the world around him but rather by a need to take refuge from it.
    — Michael Brenson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026
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“Haunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haunt. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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