as in eerie
fearfully and mysteriously strange or fantastic
the haunting tones of the Highland bagpipes
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as in visiting
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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Recent Examples of haunting
Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 3 June 2026
Zendaya's mom Claire Stoermer is speaking out after the shocking and haunting end of Euphoria.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 June 2026
Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
The haunting film may not have traditional jump scares, but its disturbing plot is straight out of a gothic fairy tale.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
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Adjective
In every thrilling and haunting way possible.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 3 June 2026
Zendaya's mom Claire Stoermer is speaking out after the shocking and haunting end of Euphoria.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 June 2026
Verb
The haunting memory of Ramirez has also been kept alive through pop culture references, with his life and crimes inspiring songs, television shows, films and documentaries.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
The haunting film may not have traditional jump scares, but its disturbing plot is straight out of a gothic fairy tale.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haunting
Adjective
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In fact, their entire relationship has an eerie, performative aura.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Today, parts of the site have been restored and opened to visitors, but its eerie appearance continues to fuel speculation about what may still linger within its walls.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Bald eagles, owls, hawks, falcons and vultures are all among the birds of prey visitors can see when visiting the 3-acre property on Lake Sybelia, which is one of 55 Audubon centers and sanctuaries nationwide.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Orlando’s inclusion tracks with the wave of families heading to the theme parks every summer, while New York attracts tourists visiting year-round, even as many locals swap the city for beach weekends and summer escapes.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Grave Season's occult elements are creepy.—
Jacqueline Goldblatt,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2026
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Martha’s Vineyard also has knife-wielding men in masks and creepy sea hags!—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Several whales frequenting San Francisco Bay are expected to depart in the next two weeks.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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One day prior to the Mardi Gras incident, a Hollywood Reporter story detailed LaBeouf frequenting various drinking establishments in the city's Uptown neighborhood.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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Democratic states, including California, have fought back by filing lawsuits against federal agencies over certain policies and actions affecting governments programs such as SNAP.—
Lizzie Kane
June 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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If left untreated, the illness can progress to widespread muscle weakness and paralysis, potentially affecting breathing and requiring intensive medical care.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Haunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haunting. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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