as in lover
someone who regularly spends time in a particular place
she's been a haunter of bookstores since her college days
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Recent Examples of haunter
Jen Bianco, owner of TransWorld Tradeshows, has watched attendance at her massive Halloween and attraction events surge in recent years as professional haunters trade tips, technology and terrifying new ideas.
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Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haunter
Noun
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Her father describes his daughter as a lover of cooking and all things fashion.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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In fact, a friend might become a lover.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even as busloads of Bruins fans descended on Galen Center, turning USC’s arena into hostile territory, the Trojans showed signs of life early on.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The first 3,000 fans will receive a crossbody bag.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cats make wonderful friends and, for the witchy folks among us, maybe even familiars.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Nov. 2025
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The cast also includes franchise familiars Courteney Cox, Scott Foley, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Though each resort has a distinct area on the larger property, guests can roam between all three, using the different pools, bars, and restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Hare also reminds us that guests should be able to easily navigate to amenities such as food and drink stations.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Largest rat surrender in years This was the largest rat surrender that the MSPCA has seen in more than five years, and 60% more than the total number of rats the organization adopted out in 2025.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Several new billboards on Interstate 84 in Hartford and West Hartford are sending a not-so-gentile reminder that rat poison kills more than just rats.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With 2,800 square feet of real estate, Poulette Bakeshop will roughly double its footprint, making way for not only upgraded equipment that will bolster production of its signature pastries and confections, but also guest seating that allows patrons to linger, said co-owner Carolyn Nugent.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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The museum’s founders, Mark and Janet Hilbert, seeded the Chapman University museum from their own expansive collection, and Mark Hilbert regularly treats patrons to tours.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Haunter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haunter. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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