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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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 haunt
Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
But the move satisfies nobody and could haunt the company in the future.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Kraus later developed some sources on the case, interviewing anonymous victims and travelling to Maxwell’s old haunts and homes.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
This study is a haunting window into the lives of pterodactyls.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
The score from composer Dan Deacon is haunting and intense.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Many are now returning to the facility with anxious hearts, desperate to do the right thing but haunted by what happened.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
But the move satisfies nobody and could haunt the company in the future.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
On a good day, the Undervale houses maybe two living human guests and at least a couple dozen haunts of all demographics, time periods and modes of death — including the brother Katherine inherited it all from, the cheerfully feckless Nathan (Will Forte).
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Kraus later developed some sources on the case, interviewing anonymous victims and travelling to Maxwell’s old haunts and homes.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The combination of climbing around this strange building and having heard the almost legendary stories about Karl-Göran was evocative and haunting.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
This study is a haunting window into the lives of pterodactyls.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Forte voices Nathan on Haunted Hotel, a ghost haunting the Undervale who's also Katherine's brother and Ben and Esther's uncle.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
The score from composer Dan Deacon is haunting and intense.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haunt
Noun
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For teenagers in Gruver’s neighborhood in the ‘70s, the the mall and vacant nearby fields were popular hangouts on weekend nights.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Not only are readers signing up for library cards and browsing titles to loan out, but workers, students, and anyone who enjoys a quaint, quiet getaway are utilizing libraries as hangout and remote-work spaces.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ezra is a doula who can see ghosts, and Jonathan is a widower mourning his late husband, Ben, who Ezra can inexplicably both see and hear, even though that definitely breaks ghost rules.—
Audrey Goldberg Ruoff,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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But why did skeletons, witches and ghosts start popping up as fireworks faded away?—
George Petras,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Whatever the name, for centuries people have reported seeing these eerie, faint blue flames hovering over marshes, bogs and other wetlands.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
29 Sep. 2025
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Even from far away, the display’s large size creates an eerie atmosphere.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Such organizations generally provide primary care services to residents with Medi-Cal coverage, the state’s last-resort health insurance program for needy or disabled residents.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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In January 2023, the group joined Beyoncé for a breathtaking private concert at the Atlantis The Royal grand resort in Dubai, performing in front of famous faces like Kendall Jenner, Chlöe Bailey, Halle Bailey, Rebel Wilson and more.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Forced to participate in increasingly macabre rituals and tests, Giacomo is consumed by the sinister — as apparitions, ghosts and deadly rumors start to accumulate.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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Central Staircase An eerie apparition of Mary Worth will appear at the top of the staircase.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In Zhuhai, a coastal city neighboring Macao, residents of seaside high-rises were ordered to evacuate on Tuesday afternoon, according to state media, with many taking refuge with relatives, checking into hotels, or moving into temporary government shelters like school gyms.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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My refuge from alienation came through stories.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its people — tough, creative, generous, and endlessly ambitious — deserve leadership that matches their spirit.—
John Foley,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Then, in February, the 10-day Carnival fills the streets with music, parades, and inventive costumes featuring giant handmade masks that represent fearsome creatures, which scare away winter spirits, or joyful beings celebrating their retreat, dating back to ancient pagan customs.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Readers were first introduced to the Bunnies — a creepy clique of writing MFA students — in Mona Awad’s Bunny.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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This CoComelon Halloween playlist dials down on the creepy elements of the Halloween season.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Haunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haunt. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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