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
K.j. Yossman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Let’s get into it — the curse mechanics, that wild loophole, Rachel’s transformation and that haunting final smile.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
The cold indifference of history buried that grandiose tyrant in the oblivion of the desert — a haunting reminder that even the most grandiose of leaders are but fleeting shadows in the long arc of history.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
In the process, Nicole unintentionally unleashes a terrifyingly malign spirit who lures victims to their deaths with a haunting whistle.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Let’s get into it — the curse mechanics, that wild loophole, Rachel’s transformation and that haunting final smile.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
The fluffy cones were gentle on our tile floor kitchen and wood floors around the house without fear of scratching or otherwise damaging them (my kids do enough of that already) while still sweeping away most of the visible dirt exposed by that haunting green light.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
The cold indifference of history buried that grandiose tyrant in the oblivion of the desert — a haunting reminder that even the most grandiose of leaders are but fleeting shadows in the long arc of history.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haunting
Adjective
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Sam’s silhouette is backlit by alternating reds and blues that evoke police lights (designed by Maximo Grano De Oro) while sound designer Satya Chávez contributes an eerie soundscape.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Set against the eerie backdrop of a remote forest in Germany, the story follows a group of young Americans from the beauty and fashion industry attending a wellness retreat.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Numerator data shows that shoppers are visiting 23% more retailers to purchase their groceries.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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In late March, a group of Connecticut business leaders, politicians and state economic development officials filed into a meeting room at the Capitol to hear from a visiting quintet of British lawmakers.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Then there’s the question of how and why Swalwell’s creepy and allegedly criminal behavior stayed hidden from public view for so long — especially when the impossible-to-miss fixture of cable TV embarked on a high-profile campaign to lead the nation’s most-populous state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Despite some obvious physical scarring and a seeming predilection for contorting her body in creepy ways, Katie seems pretty healthy, or so the Egyptian doctors tell her parents.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Three-year-old Pippin, who’s been frequenting Illinois since 2024, was spotted yesterday afternoon at Montrose.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The hotel draws corporate execs, Four Seasons loyalists, celebs in town for the annual film fest, and locals frequenting the bar, restaurant, or spa.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The site posts news and commentary on climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida.—
Dave Trecker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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On Saturday morning, around eight power outages in Belton were affecting just over 330 customers.—
Kendrick Calfee
Updated April 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2026
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