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
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
The feud has stirred up a larger conversation on what exactly is worth protecting in Southern California, a region loaded with architectural marvels and Old Hollywood haunts swirling with celebrity legend and gossip.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 3 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
As double agent Vesper Lynd, Eva Green is such a powerful figure that her memory haunts Bond for the entirety of Craig’s tenure.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
Julie Delpy played a version of Báthory in 2009 feature The Countess; Anna Friel in the 2008 historical drama Bathory, and Maria Kalinina in the 2006 slasher horror Stay Alive, in which the spirit of the blood countess haunts a survival video game.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
From understated, plastic chair haunts that lure in the foodie pilgrims to high octane, theatrical affairs that elevate the island’s enviable produce to alchemical heights, here are the best restaurants in Sicily.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Demi Moore has few fashion regrets—but one outfit still haunts her to this day.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
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
Explore Downtown and Beyond Keep heading east to find the lively downtown, which is filled with restaurants specializing in cuisines from Creole to Italian plus haunts like Wine Society and the breweries Brighter Days and Two Frogs.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 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
TikTok has popularized certain places, ones that were previously my local haunts and now are too packed to get a seat.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
Verb
Even Garcia, the man who called 911, said that night haunts him.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
The feud has stirred up a larger conversation on what exactly is worth protecting in Southern California, a region loaded with architectural marvels and Old Hollywood haunts swirling with celebrity legend and gossip.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 3 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
As double agent Vesper Lynd, Eva Green is such a powerful figure that her memory haunts Bond for the entirety of Craig’s tenure.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
Julie Delpy played a version of Báthory in 2009 feature The Countess; Anna Friel in the 2008 historical drama Bathory, and Maria Kalinina in the 2006 slasher horror Stay Alive, in which the spirit of the blood countess haunts a survival video game.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
From understated, plastic chair haunts that lure in the foodie pilgrims to high octane, theatrical affairs that elevate the island’s enviable produce to alchemical heights, here are the best restaurants in Sicily.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Demi Moore has few fashion regrets—but one outfit still haunts her to this day.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
Explore Downtown and Beyond Keep heading east to find the lively downtown, which is filled with restaurants specializing in cuisines from Creole to Italian plus haunts like Wine Society and the breweries Brighter Days and Two Frogs.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 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
TikTok has popularized certain places, ones that were previously my local haunts and now are too packed to get a seat.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haunts
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Posey stars as Mary, a young, carefree woman who frequents the New York City nightlife.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Jan. 2026
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Long Beach police believe the man is in his 20s or 30s and frequents the Northpointe Apartments complex, which is near the crime scene.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Slough Creek, within the park, is one of their main hangouts, according to Cooke.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Rather than just creating spaces for random hangouts and brand-building, companies can use the metaverse to gather data in real time at scale, with a focus on customer behavior and intention.—
Cortney Harding,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To see him in such high spirits, seemingly not dampened by being rested for the final half-hour as Chelsea continue to manage his minutes, was a rare treat.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some readers may be old enough to remember the 1976 Bicentennial, which occurred during one of the city’s lowest ebbs and lifted everyone’s spirits.—
John Calvelli,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Starlight Theatre’s set for a quiet night when legendary singer and songwriter Paul Simon visits this summer.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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My wife of seven years secretly visits her ex-husband.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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An early Monday morning rendezvous of the QM2 with the Queen Mary was celebrated with a deep, bellowing ship horn salute.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Serving specialty hot cocktails with latkes and caviar, the space provides the allure of 1920s Paris decor for a romantic rendezvous.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The latter sees a faded star eyeing a possible comeback and encountering all sorts of ghosts from his past.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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The ghosts of the Dončić trade can now be put to rest.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In Colorado, food insecurity affects 1 in 8 people.—
Jack Buffington,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Even just rolling your head in one direction affects how that sled tracks on the ice.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Nearby barrier islands like Sanibel, Cabbage Key, and Captiva add to the appeal, with scenic bike paths, wildlife refuges, and smaller communities that feel residential rather than resort-driven.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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Another priority was to create little refuges for herself.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Haunts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haunts. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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