as in haunts
a place for spending time or for socializing
a major part of the fun of alumni weekend is visiting the old stomping grounds
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haunts
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Fischer says the play resulted from Kirk’s sense, on a relatively recent return from Los Angeles to visit his old haunts, that much of old Chicago had disappeared.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025 -
Cliff is anxiously avoiding a pop-up comedy night being held at one of his old haunts, organized by one of his old stand-up pals.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Stomping grounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomping%20grounds. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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