as in frequents
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 hangouts
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 spirits
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 haunts
Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
That incident still haunts Hood, who organized the action after the police shooting of two unarmed Black men.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
Something about this exchange haunts you.
—Laura Steinel, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2025
An historical horror novel about a vampire who haunts the Blackfeet reservation looking for justice.
—The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Ellen Pompeo has plenty of happy memories from the set of Grey's Anatomy — and at least one that still haunts her to this day.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
When Hepburn leaves the film, neither the movie nor Hughes is ever the same, and her absence haunts everything that comes after.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2025
Some believe his ghost haunts a bridge named in his honor in Jackson Park.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
The inclusion of women also signaled to some that roller derby was not a legitimate sport – something that haunts it to this day.
—Colleen English, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
The show, so far, has existed in two timelines — the past in the wilderness and the present as the past haunts them.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
That incident still haunts Hood, who organized the action after the police shooting of two unarmed Black men.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
Something about this exchange haunts you.
—Laura Steinel, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2025
An historical horror novel about a vampire who haunts the Blackfeet reservation looking for justice.
—The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Ellen Pompeo has plenty of happy memories from the set of Grey's Anatomy — and at least one that still haunts her to this day.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
When Hepburn leaves the film, neither the movie nor Hughes is ever the same, and her absence haunts everything that comes after.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2025
Some believe his ghost haunts a bridge named in his honor in Jackson Park.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
The inclusion of women also signaled to some that roller derby was not a legitimate sport – something that haunts it to this day.
—Colleen English, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haunts
Noun
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Already Baltic governments have encouraged their citizens to stock enough food in their home to weather an emergency, and to have plans for rendezvous outside the capitals.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
7 May 2025
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On May 2, Venus will collide with dreamy Neptune, adding a layer of idealism and passion to romantic experiences Comments Get ready for a cosmic rendezvous!—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Todd, the neighbor, even the strange apparitions are obfuscated simply because of their height, which adds to the eerieness of Indy’s experience but also makes Indy’s recognition of Todd’s voice all the more emotional.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
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Harker’s lonely investigations are often interrupted by jump scares courtesy of dark apparitions with the silhouettes of nesting dolls.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Erin and Ben Napier won't be showing up on at any celeb-favorite beach resorts any time soon.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Its taproom in the little town of Bethlehem is a popular apres spot for the surrounding ski resorts, especially for the younger, slightly rowdier crowd.—
Sarah Cahalan,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In short, both funds should be safe havens for income-hungry investors on more stock-market weakness.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Our homes are meant to be our havens, where families feel secure and the stresses of our professional lives can be safely left behind.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Haunts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haunts. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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