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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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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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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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as in to haunt
to go to or spend time in often
visit Ireland for a few weeks every year
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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
Carla Vecchiola,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Spend an afternoon strolling through the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden or visiting the gentle giants at Elephant Nature Park, an ethical rescue and rehabilitation center.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Other reasons to plan a visit to Floyd include Buffalo Mountain Ziplines, which claims to have Virginia’s highest and longest zip line, and plenty of local bites—follow the Floyd Farm Trail to discover some of the best local farms and farm stores.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
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Verb
Some techno tourists don’t only visit during Movement weekend.
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Carla Vecchiola,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Spend an afternoon strolling through the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden or visiting the gentle giants at Elephant Nature Park, an ethical rescue and rehabilitation center.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
Noun
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan have accepted an invitation from King Charles III to stay at a royal residence, at least partly, during their upcoming visit to England.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Other reasons to plan a visit to Floyd include Buffalo Mountain Ziplines, which claims to have Virginia’s highest and longest zip line, and plenty of local bites—follow the Floyd Farm Trail to discover some of the best local farms and farm stores.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visit
Verb
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While many people were surprised to see the warning pop up on their phones, especially those living hundreds of miles from the epicenter, officials say the ShakeAlert system is designed to err on the side of caution.
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She was last seen wearing a black shirt and shorts, police said.
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Speaking of unexpected spills, the Jarlink 18-pack Waterproof Zipper Bags offer peace of mind on the go, helping ensure that any liquids stay securely contained and don’t leak onto your belongings.
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As temperatures climbed into the 90s, with the heat index soaring even higher, a local restaurant owner stepped up to help, donating dozens of air conditioners to residents struggling to stay cool.
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These hard-sided, pop-top adventure trucks look so cool that strangers will stop to chat with you — guaranteed.
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While Yahia chats with The Star, his daughter, Hannah, takes a tray of baklava out of the oven.
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Winstone will play Alan ‘Razor’ Sharp, a former SAS operative haunted by a botched mission in the ‘90s that left his reputation in tatters and his best friend dead.
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For those of us who had never considered this, Sans Visage serves as a striking and unexpected transmission from the other side—a Stockhausen-esque mood piece haunted by glassy piano motifs and musique concrète-style arrangement.
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Artists, tour guides and retirees wield flamingo cutouts, children’s art and bullhorns to protest against corruption, opaque land deals and environmental damage, increasingly calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to step down.
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Anyone who sees Jett or has information about his whereabouts should call 911.
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Behind the revenue and visitation data sits a more sobering reality.
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The festival runs July 2 through July 12 and comes after a difficult winter season that saw lower visitation due to poor snow conditions.
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Robert, talk me through the thinking behind this framing.
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Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner.
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Albert frequented the coffee houses.
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Many kids joined Club America in part because Kirk’s conservative principles appealed to them and in part because rubbing elbows with wealthy donors who frequented Mar-a-Lago did, too.
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“Visit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visit. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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