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
Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
In the bottom half of the first, Wrobleski was haunted by a leadoff walk.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
The Fleischmanns spent the week dining at fine restaurants such as The Iguana, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton's old haunt, swimming in the pool, lounging on the beach and taking strolls along The Malecon, Puerto Vallarta's 12-block long boardwalk.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 23 Feb. 2026
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Verb
For the next year, the vision of the car on the New Jersey Turnpike haunted me.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
In the bottom half of the first, Wrobleski was haunted by a leadoff walk.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
Peel yourself away from the island's precious beaches for a long, lazy afternoon spent enjoying sweeping views from this hillside spot and popping into breezy local haunts like Robert Righteous and de Youths, known for its colorful Caribbean decor.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
The Fleischmanns spent the week dining at fine restaurants such as The Iguana, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton's old haunt, swimming in the pool, lounging on the beach and taking strolls along The Malecon, Puerto Vallarta's 12-block long boardwalk.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haunt
Verb
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The Golden State Warriors visit Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers in Western Conference play Sunday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Opening her multiday visit to China on Tuesday, Cheng visited Nanjing, which was the capital of China when it was ruled by the Kuomintang.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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The song is intercut back to the women speculating about how awkward the male hangout must be, but the men actually break out in rock and roll jumpsuits.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
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The club grew large and powerful quickly, and formed branches in surrounding areas and high schools so other Latins could join and have hangouts of their own.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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With ghost runner Jake Cronenworth perched on third with one out, Colorado intentionally walked Jackson Merrill and Manny Machado to load the bases, hoping to get a double play and send the game into the 13th inning.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Always fact check those ghosts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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Gavin Moseley is a fixture in NYC nightlife, launching a string of successful bars and speakeasies frequented by friends and celebrities alike including his close friend, Kyle.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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Community Left Shaken After Easter Egg Hunt Discovery For residents who frequent DeForest Park, the discovery hit close to home.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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For families The resort is an excellent choice for families, especially those with pre-teens and teens who are old enough to really take advantage of all of the resort has to offer, including golf and tennis and all of the excursions and activities offered through the aquatic center.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Another great side gig for people who are good with people is a seasonal job at resorts and camps.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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But he’s journeyed to Lourdes and Our Lady of Guadalupe, both of which the Vatican has officially recognized as supernatural Marian apparitions.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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When 59% of California voters have a concern about the cost of providing public benefits to an unlimited number of people residing in the country unlawfully, that’s an apparition that will roam the earth.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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Smart compares its scope to WannaCry, the high-profile global ransomware attack that affected more than 200,000 computers in 2017.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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Certain graphics on this page may be affected by ad-blocking software.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Alongside state-level LGBTQ+ resources that have long been known to be some of the strongest in the country, Peoria has become a particularly apt choice for refuge.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Ghafari’s brother, 70-year-old Sami Ghafari, was among the villagers who sought refuge at the church in Alma al-Shaab.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Haunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haunt. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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