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stomping grounds

noun

plural of stomping ground
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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  • At Old City haunts like Sazerac Bar, the beloved trio of whiskey, bitters, and sugars is still fervently poured into an Herbsaint tinged old-fashioned glass and garnished with a lemon peel.
    — Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
  • As the story goes, Oasis’ working-class image resonated not just with the Mancunians who frequented the same haunts as them, but also fans all around the world who found hope in their songs.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026
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“Stomping grounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomping%20grounds. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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