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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The younger Burrows spent hours of his youth in theaters and studios watching his father work, dining with him at such famed New York haunts as Sardi’s and Gallagher’s and meeting celebrities who attended his father’s New Year’s Eve parties.
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More than just places to sleep, the best hospitality haunts offer superb spas for a little self-care and inviting rooms to rest.
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“Stomping grounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomping%20grounds. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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