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
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Sometimes the lost would come back for a brief while — revenants returning to haunt the world of the living.
—Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Daily Briefing, AZCentral.com, 10 Aug. 2025
From natural wonders for birding and beachcombing to local haunts to enjoy, South Padre Island is perfect for a relaxing trip.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Unlike the Occultist in The Conjuring 3, Bathsheba is able to finish her deal with the Devil and haunts her home for centuries after her death.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Sometimes the lost would come back for a brief while — revenants returning to haunt the world of the living.
—Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
From cocktail havens to historic haunts, here's which watering holes made the cut.
—Daily Briefing, AZCentral.com, 10 Aug. 2025
From natural wonders for birding and beachcombing to local haunts to enjoy, South Padre Island is perfect for a relaxing trip.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haunt
Verb
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As Judy continues to be plagued by visions, she is drawn to visit the Smurls against her family’s wishes, until the Warrens agree to take on the case.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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For decades, Cuban exiles and those of Catholic faith have visited the National Shrine, which reflects a long and storied Cuban-American history.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Before the ceremony, guests were reportedly invited to a pre-wedding hangout at the local George and Devonshire pub.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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And for music lovers, the Sony ULT Field 5 is now 24% off, packing rugged durability, long battery life, and bass-rich sound that keeps outdoor hangouts alive.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Video footage recorded by their owner Macie Lamb shows two pups, Ace and Tango growling at a decorative object that resembles a small ceramic dog wearing a ghost costume while holding a pumpkin in its mouth.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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But March’s family, which has seen their factory turned upside down by the ghost of a former employee, rejects the relationship.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, at Café Central, waiters dressed in waistcoats serve melange (a famed Viennese coffee) beneath vaulted ceilings once frequented by Trotsky and Freud.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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This latest one from Arby's, the Loaded Italian Sandwich, is an attempt to garner more foot traffic from many who once frequented their restaurants but have cut back on dining out in favor of eating at home to save money.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Funiculars are often found in hilly cities, mountain resorts, or tourist areas where traditional trains or buses would struggle with steep gradients.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some PAs described performing an array of side jobs to make ends meet while PA-ing, like working as a line cook at a local college, as a brand ambassador and as a staff member at a resort.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of the 500-year anniversary of the Virgin Mary’s apparition in Tepeyac, Mexico, the sculpture is embarking on a worldwide tour, with visits scheduled to Colombia, Puerto Rico and the Philippines, among other places.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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In Lockwood’s world, the apparition of a saint is not strictly strange.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Gold has historically been considered a refuge during times of economic volatility, with investors flocking to the metal during stretches of inflation, fiat currency risks and political crises.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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One favorite was Château Branlant, a ski-in refuge known for its tight menu of regional classics, deep wine list, and family-run warmth.—
Erica Firpo,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Haunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haunt. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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