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
Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Shapiro said the incident still haunts him today.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
His wife, Agnes, is central to this film, and the loss of their son haunts them both in irreconcilable ways until a miracle of an ending brings them together at the Globe theater.
—Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
But The Fall-Off is symptomatic of a persistent quality that haunts his work.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
What Vivian discovered next still haunts her.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Even Garcia, the man who called 911, said that night haunts him.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
The fear of an outcome like the 2024 election is a dynamic that haunts the party's longer-view outlook.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The film follows the two in a tale of jealousy, obsession, class divides and a cycle of revenge that haunts their families.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The legendary American photographer, known for chronicling the jet set at play, counted Cortina among his favorite haunts—alongside Santa Barbara and the Bahamas.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
Jazz haunts with debts owed to its creators, and has a knack for revivals, collectives, new venues in the old forms, and stalwart clubs revivified by benefactors and grant funding.
—Celina Pereira, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
They can be reintroduced to former haunts, benefiting the ecosystem.
—Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Yin Mang to wax poetic and Capadonna to visit old haunts and walk down memory lane.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
Seibert’s niece, said her uncle indulged his love of travel the past three years, even going on a road trip to his old haunts in Washington, Idaho and Montana.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
The same specter of redundancy haunts both Hamnet and Jay Kelly.
—Susie Goldsbrough, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2025
Like the haunts on all Disney ships, most spots on the Destiny are rooted in its heroes versus villains theme, and the attention to detail is unmatched.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 9 Dec. 2025
Verb
Though there are apps that are geared toward mental health, these tools often don’t acknowledge the uncertainty that haunts people’s lives.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Shapiro said the incident still haunts him today.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
His wife, Agnes, is central to this film, and the loss of their son haunts them both in irreconcilable ways until a miracle of an ending brings them together at the Globe theater.
—Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
But The Fall-Off is symptomatic of a persistent quality that haunts his work.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
What Vivian discovered next still haunts her.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Even Garcia, the man who called 911, said that night haunts him.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
The fear of an outcome like the 2024 election is a dynamic that haunts the party's longer-view outlook.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The film follows the two in a tale of jealousy, obsession, class divides and a cycle of revenge that haunts their families.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
Classic Eats Despite this growing culinary flourish, longtime local haunts still stay true to Waco’s hometown culture.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The legendary American photographer, known for chronicling the jet set at play, counted Cortina among his favorite haunts—alongside Santa Barbara and the Bahamas.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
Jazz haunts with debts owed to its creators, and has a knack for revivals, collectives, new venues in the old forms, and stalwart clubs revivified by benefactors and grant funding.
—Celina Pereira, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
They can be reintroduced to former haunts, benefiting the ecosystem.
—Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Yin Mang to wax poetic and Capadonna to visit old haunts and walk down memory lane.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
Seibert’s niece, said her uncle indulged his love of travel the past three years, even going on a road trip to his old haunts in Washington, Idaho and Montana.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
The same specter of redundancy haunts both Hamnet and Jay Kelly.
—Susie Goldsbrough, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2025
Like the haunts on all Disney ships, most spots on the Destiny are rooted in its heroes versus villains theme, and the attention to detail is unmatched.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haunts
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Amber Alexis Destiny Zarate West Covina Police Department Zarate is unhoused and frequents the Los Angeles area, police said.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Mahahual is also home to a manatee that often frequents the waters that are near the lighthouse and where marine pastures provide food.—
Natalie Leticia Gallón,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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And this classic design comes with five pieces (two swivel chairs, one loveseat, two marble-top nesting tables, and cushions for all of the seating) that will take your outdoor hangouts to a new comfy level.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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These hangouts offer free nighttime access and some of the best sunset views in the region.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some small changes might lift your spirits.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Assuming that businesses passed the entire fee to consumers, as expected, costs would rise about 3 cents for six 12-ounce beer cans, 5 cents for a standard-sized wine bottle and 26 cents for a fifth of spirits.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After sweeping España and taking an emotional victory over defending MLS Cup champion Inter Miami in front of 75,000 fans at the Coliseum, LAFC visits Houston for a league match on Saturday having outscored the opposition 10-1.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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There’s a great anecdote when Paul visits Nashville in the summer of 1974 and tells guitarist Jerry Reed that Wings are going back out on the road.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Clearly, little time has passed since season two’s secret rendezvous between Alicent and Rhaenyra, as the teaser opens with Rhaenyra telling her Team Black council about it.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
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If ambiance is as alluring as the food for your romantic rendezvous, this high-style seafood spot in downtown Milwaukee is for you.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Upstairs is meticulously staged as an Airbnb retreat that comes with modern amenities, Old West charm and quaint stories about ghosts.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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What begins as a journey for father and son to spread the ashes of their wife and mother, Faye, quickly turns into a fantastical adventure the tests their relationship and digs up ghosts from Kratos' past.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Our work has documented how lack of access to accurate and affirming identification documents affects the health and well-being of this community.—
Noelle Martin,
The Conversation,
1 Mar. 2026
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Of course this affects his finances, and his ability to buy a home.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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According to Grow Jungles, jaguar sightings near the Texas border encouraged discussions around reintroducing the animal to wildlife refuges.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Manatee Season Central Florida from December through March When Florida waters start to cool in the winter, mammalian manatees make their way to warm refuges like freshwater springs and power plant outflows.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Haunts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haunts. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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