1
as in to see
to make a social call upon
the club ladies make a point of visiting everyone who moves into the neighborhood
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2
as in to stay
to reside as a temporary guest
an old friend who comes to visit for a month every summer
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3
as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
tries to visit with her best friend on the phone at least once a week
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4
as in to haunt
to go to or spend time in often
visit Ireland for a few weeks every year
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5
as in to call
to make a brief visit
stopped to visit with my father on the way out of town
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as in visitation
a coming to see another briefly for social or business reasons
came by for a quick visit
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 16 Sep. 2025
For more box office information visit the League’s website.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
What To Know Harry spoke out during an interview with The Guardian that was predominantly about his visit to Kyiv to promote the work his Invictus Games Foundation is doing to help soldiers wounded in the war.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The President is set to visit King Charles‘ residence for his schedule ahead.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 16 Sep. 2025
For more box office information visit the League’s website.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
Stay Awhile The 21c Museum Hotel Bentonville is filled with contemporary art for guests to happen upon throughout their visit.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
What To Know Harry spoke out during an interview with The Guardian that was predominantly about his visit to Kyiv to promote the work his Invictus Games Foundation is doing to help soldiers wounded in the war.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
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Verb
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Lerner says some customers see savings of 30 to 50 percent in their first month.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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This announcement came as a bit of a shock, given The Vampire Diaries actor and Olympic gold medalist had been seen holding hands at an outdoor market as recently as August 31.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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The case began with the killing in May 1981 of Larry Miner, who invited Scott, Peter McDonald and Robert Neary to stay overnight at his Fullerton apartment.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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And, as befits this lively city, the bar stays open until 4 AM.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The platform confirmed reports that Robinson had posted messages to a Discord chat two hours before being taken into custody.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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In a clip shared by a fan on X, Joe Jonas could be seen chatting to a fan and holding an envelope.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Among them were countless era-defining releases that are still among the best movies ever made—of any genre—from the haunting Rebecca to the gripping Rear Window, and the ravishing Vertigo to the hair-raising Psycho.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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Watkins counting up his touchdown total in merriment on the sideline and Dart staying in the game until well in the fourth quarter were haunting images for Arkansas faithful and the team.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Was this what some people called analytic contentment?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Laura Ashley has also worked with fragrance specialists Freckleface on a handmade candle called Vintage 100 that combines two of Laura’s favorite scents, English rose and wild blackberries.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bukele has said that visitation, recreation and education aren’t allowed at the prison.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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In its statement, the fashion house announced that visitations to Armani’s funeral chamber in Milan, at Via Bergognone 59, will be permitted on Saturday, Sept. 8, and Sunday, Sept 7th, and will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Crunch talks The industry split on this issue comes as auto bosses prepare to meet the EU’s von der Leyen on Friday.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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What To Include In Your Martial Conversations When talking to legal counsel, be as specific as possible.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The legendary performer had frequented that particular hospital during the last years of his life, according to ABC News.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images But the reptile has now been banned from Walmart, a place the pair would regularly frequent, after outraged shoppers sent in photos of her at the store to WPXI last week.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Visit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visit. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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