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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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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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
Aya Al-Hakim, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
In the opening segment, Andrea begins to believe that she is cursed, being haunted by an entity that’s invisible to the naked eye, but can be captured on video or in photos.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 July 2025
New England classics like lobster rolls and clam chowder can be found at local haunts like Homeport and Larsen’s Fish Market.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
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Verb
Wednesday season 2 is here, and this time the Addams family is haunting a whole new landscape.
—Aya Al-Hakim, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
In the opening segment, Andrea begins to believe that she is cursed, being haunted by an entity that’s invisible to the naked eye, but can be captured on video or in photos.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
Fresh off of her repeat Emmy nomination for her role in Apple TV+’s Shrinking, Jessica Williams popped by her old haunt at The Daily Show to discuss how president Donald Trump is scapegoating famous Black people to distract from the mounting pressure over the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 July 2025
New England classics like lobster rolls and clam chowder can be found at local haunts like Homeport and Larsen’s Fish Market.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haunt
Verb
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The exes went back and forth over whether Michelle could take their daughter on a trip to visit her dying mother.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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To get started, Visa cardholders are encouraged to visit FIFA.com/tickets to register their interest and create a FIFA ID.—
Michelle Kaufman
August 12,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Mice: Dry straw, wood chips, and leaves can offer mice protection and a place to build nests. Snakes: While not their ideal hangout, mulch can harbor the insects and rodents snakes love to eat.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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The new Eagle hangout is just the latest in what has been a run of coffee-shop news in recent days.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Could this woman be the ghost of a student activist who led a sit-in at the university in the 1960s, then mysteriously disappeared?—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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While there are plenty of museums and historic attractions to visit, the city also offers theme parks like Busch Gardens, ghost tours and several art museums. 8.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll used to frequent the diner for its fried peanut butter and banana sandwich.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The pope, a Chicago native, is said to have frequented the pizzeria before his papacy.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The shuttles stop at multiple Disney resort hotels and cost $32 roundtrip, before airport fees and tips.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Omni Hotels and Resorts acquired the property in 2013 and oversaw a massive three-year, $70 million renovation of the entire resort, including the North Course remake.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There’s nothing in the world quite like this abbey, located on an island and rising out of the bay like a heavenly apparition.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
25 July 2025
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Mercury reaches its point of greatest eastern elongation on Friday (July 4), presenting an excellent opportunity to spot the rocky planet during its evening apparition in the post-sunset sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Stalking is an issue that affects women across all sports — for instance, tennis star Iga Swiatek was confronted during a Miami Open practice in March by a man who had previously harassed her on social media.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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But the past six months or so have also seen complications over the renewal of his contract, with the displeasure generated by that undoubtedly a factor that has affected performances on the pitch.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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Sabrina Chandler, who manages the wildlife refuge, said at a May meeting of the Upper Mississippi River Basin Association that just 30 Fish and Wildlife staff remain at refuges along the upper river, which cover hundreds of thousands of acres of floodplain.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Hilton offers quiet refuge, with an exceptional view of the slow-churning Nile 30 feet from the swimming pool and desert hills beyond.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Haunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haunt. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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