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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Recent Examples of visit
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Like many who visit Biosphere 2, I was drawn in by its controversial history but captivated by its current state.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
For weeks, the mother phoned the program’s office, asking to arrange a visit.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
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Verb
An Oscar and Golden Globe nominee, Feige is a regular guest at Leonard Maltin’s famed Theatrical Film Symposium class at USC, having visited more than 20 times to screen his films ahead of theatrical release and answer students’ questions.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Like many who visit Biosphere 2, I was drawn in by its controversial history but captivated by its current state.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
By effectively sacrificing the midweek Carabao Cup tie with Crystal Palace by resting so many senior players in that 3-0 defeat, the pressure was cranked up ahead of Villa’s visit.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
For weeks, the mother phoned the program’s office, asking to arrange a visit.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visit
Verb
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But travelers could still see flight cuts even if the government were to reopen next week, as the FAA’s order requires airlines to cancel flights days in advance.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Roaches were seen in the restrooms.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That’s exactly why Fleetwood Mac stayed together for fifty years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Companies that help manufacturers adapt, cut costs and stay globally competitive are ensuring that America can still make things efficiently, sustainably and at scale, which is arguably one of the biggest challenges of our time.—
Mike Palank,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Once created, the AI avatars are game-ready assets, capable of not just chatting with fans, but interacting within apps and games.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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Klarna, for example, launched a hotline in June that anyone can call to chat with an AI version of CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The exhibition features his maps and sullied backpack, toothbrush, bar of soap, and survival goods, along with photos of him sleeping on park benches, crouching on the banks of the Hudson in front of ice floes, and haunting the city.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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But Michael has also hit several roadblocks, with the King of Pop's past legal troubles haunting the production and Jackson's daughter, Paris, decrying its depiction of her late father, who died in 2009 from acute propofol intoxication.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jackson had contacted him about a BBC drama series called Vigil.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Anyone with information is asked to call 311 and reference activity number A25-554251.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Canadian visitation to Florida has dropped more than 18% over the first two quarters of 2025, according to a National Post report.—
Dave Gordon,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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There is no visitation allowed in either.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kids aged 7 to 18 can also walk in for the shot without a prescription, as long as a parent or guardian gives consent and talks it over with the pharmacist.—
Evan Moore
November 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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The building originally opened as a general store in 1898, before becoming an Irish bar frequented by union workers, firemen and police officers.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The list includes passenger airports, airline hubs, airports with heavy cargo traffic also Teterboro, New York, which CBS says is frequented by private jets and other general aviation traffic.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Visit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visit. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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