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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Shane, whose run in All Out at the Nederlander Theater ends March 8, took some time to show Condé Nast Traveler some of his favorite Manhattan haunts—from a five-star hotel to a tawdry nightclub to the first brow aesthetician that put him at ease.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Mar. 2026 -
Peel yourself away from the island's precious beaches for a long, lazy afternoon spent enjoying sweeping views from this hillside spot and popping into breezy local haunts like Robert Righteous and de Youths, known for its colorful Caribbean decor.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Stomping grounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomping%20grounds. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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