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
Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
Yes, Musk, too, wants to make his own GPUs, and that story haunts the price of Nvidia stock, too.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 June 2026
What remains in the movie field skews toward the streaming crowd-pleaser, and television voters, perhaps freed from the cinephile guilt that haunts Oscar season, tend to recognize (and reward) the pics that are flat-out fun to watch.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 June 2026
That alone can cut down on the constant checking and re-checking that haunts frequent travelers on the move.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Which is why, five years later, this story still haunts me.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
The video opens with a sweaty Long filling a grave he's dug and driving away as Grande's ghost haunts him.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Her ghost then haunts him in order to get justice for her death.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 June 2026
McCormack has seen several fatalities, but one in particular haunts him.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
While restaurant and bar owners within the frozen zone bashed the NYPD on Monday for not allowing their patrons through to watch the game at their establishments, the NYPD made sure Wednesday that patrons were able to get to their favorite haunts on Wednesday.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
What happened next haunts the dreams, dents the bravura of every New Yorker.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 June 2026
The new Haunted Mansion-themed street party will feature show stops along the DCA parade route where Madame Leota will host a seance and wake with 999 happy haunts.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
The acts played the same local haunts and campus functions before merging into a supergroup that would alter the course of modern music history.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Other haunts include the Duke on the Green pub in Fulham, southwest London (not far from The White Horse, a pub still known as the Sloaney Pony), The Cooper’s Arms in Chelsea and Paloma, formerly Boujis, another hangout for young royals and celebrities in the early 2000s.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
In addition to the thrill of antique malls (such as those in Waldo and Jacksonville), these towns serve as prime shopping haunts for antique and vintage enthusiasts.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
In and around the Square will be home to the aforementioned WatchFest, soccer-loving haunts like Brick Store Pub, Marlay House and O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub.
—Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Verb
The simple knowing haunts the home dweller, as eventually, all of the unseen areas have to be addressed.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
Yes, Musk, too, wants to make his own GPUs, and that story haunts the price of Nvidia stock, too.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 June 2026
What remains in the movie field skews toward the streaming crowd-pleaser, and television voters, perhaps freed from the cinephile guilt that haunts Oscar season, tend to recognize (and reward) the pics that are flat-out fun to watch.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 June 2026
That alone can cut down on the constant checking and re-checking that haunts frequent travelers on the move.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Which is why, five years later, this story still haunts me.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
The video opens with a sweaty Long filling a grave he's dug and driving away as Grande's ghost haunts him.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Her ghost then haunts him in order to get justice for her death.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 June 2026
McCormack has seen several fatalities, but one in particular haunts him.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Noun
More than just places to sleep, the best hospitality haunts offer superb spas for a little self-care and inviting rooms to rest.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
While restaurant and bar owners within the frozen zone bashed the NYPD on Monday for not allowing their patrons through to watch the game at their establishments, the NYPD made sure Wednesday that patrons were able to get to their favorite haunts on Wednesday.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
What happened next haunts the dreams, dents the bravura of every New Yorker.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 June 2026
The new Haunted Mansion-themed street party will feature show stops along the DCA parade route where Madame Leota will host a seance and wake with 999 happy haunts.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
The acts played the same local haunts and campus functions before merging into a supergroup that would alter the course of modern music history.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Other haunts include the Duke on the Green pub in Fulham, southwest London (not far from The White Horse, a pub still known as the Sloaney Pony), The Cooper’s Arms in Chelsea and Paloma, formerly Boujis, another hangout for young royals and celebrities in the early 2000s.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
In addition to the thrill of antique malls (such as those in Waldo and Jacksonville), these towns serve as prime shopping haunts for antique and vintage enthusiasts.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
In and around the Square will be home to the aforementioned WatchFest, soccer-loving haunts like Brick Store Pub, Marlay House and O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub.
—Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haunts
Verb
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As someone who frequents the office, a lightweight sweater is a necessity for balancing between frigid temps inside and balmy weather outside.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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Old Second is a married gay man who frequents the cinema while his wife, Bao Mei, sells movie tickets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Rocking chairs, bunting, flags, and simple patriotic touches turn everyday spaces into patriotic hangouts.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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That is when careers, parenting and caregiving responsibilities all tend to peak at the same time, leaving little space for the consistent, unhurried hangouts the 11-3-6 rule requires.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The railroad got cut to maximize walking spaces while the Haunted Mansion was removed out of respect for Chinese cultural sensitivities regarding death and spirits.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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For more than 48 hours, captain Lillian Zulu had been trying to keep her squad's spirits high despite mounting obstacles.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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In the scene, Clinton visits Matty Bennett (Scott Grimes), who works at the local Dunkin’ Donuts.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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The family visits Steve about once a month, while phone calls are less frequent due to prison restrictions.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Early risers on Wednesday morning (June 10) will be able to partake in an interesting rendezvous between the moon and a bright planet.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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Venus, which is fresh off a rendezvous with the moon, is a frequent visitor in Earth's night sky, as is Jupiter.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Now adults and estranged, the siblings battle perception, reality, legacy and plenty of ghosts.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Co-stars include Aaron Paul and Bryce Dallas Howard in the story of two fraudulent paranormal investigators who are forced to face real ghosts and the lies underpinning their business.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Gasparovic falls into the anti-accent wall camp and believes that incorporating one negatively affects the look of a room.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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If smoke affects your area, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue advises limiting time outdoors, keeping doors and windows closed, and setting air conditioning systems to recirculate.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Under a 99-year agreement renegotiated in 2020, the property is owned by the Army but managed as one of the nation’s 573 national wildlife refuges managed by USFWS.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
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The Family Fun Adventure Package includes ziplining, exploring wildlife refuges, beaches, and waterfalls, as well as S'mores at the firepit, and salsa lessons.—
Brandon Withrow,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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“Haunts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haunts. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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