as in to visit
to go to or spend time in often
much of her time is spent haunting antique shops in search of unique knobs for the curio cabinets she builds
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as in hangout
a place for spending time or for socializing
one of their favorite after-school haunts is Joe's Pizza
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as in ghost
chiefly dialect
the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people
we heard the local tales of a haunt in the choir loft and of a specter in the graveyard
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as in eerie
fearfully and mysteriously strange or fantastic
the haunting tones of the Highland bagpipes
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as in visiting
to go to or spend time in often
much of her time is spent haunting antique shops in search of unique knobs for the curio cabinets she builds
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Recent Examples of haunt
Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Trump has triggered an utter circus that may haunt GOP lawmakers for a generation and retirees into their graves.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
Now, nestled among its arched passageways, are a number of tony beauty haunts, too.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Patti Callahan Henry, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
In this case, however, the filmmakers have diluted the source material, showing a clear lack of interest in making their creation just as haunting, searing and satisfying as the original product.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
As if the Israeli people’s losses from October 7th are not grievous enough, their fears for the hostages not haunting enough, and the miseries of the Gazans not shaming enough, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is bringing his country back to war.
—Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
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Verb
For all the offense this team creates, one lingering issue haunts them year to year: The Hurricanes don’t have enough finish.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Trump has triggered an utter circus that may haunt GOP lawmakers for a generation and retirees into their graves.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
From natural wonders for birding and beachcombing to local haunts to enjoy, South Padre Island is perfect for a relaxing trip.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
Now, nestled among its arched passageways, are a number of tony beauty haunts, too.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Her fate remains one of literature’s most haunting unsolved mysteries, drawing the fascination of scholars, writers and literary enthusiasts.
—Patti Callahan Henry, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
In this case, however, the filmmakers have diluted the source material, showing a clear lack of interest in making their creation just as haunting, searing and satisfying as the original product.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
Combined with haunting music and voiceover, the sequence feels suspended in time, like the walk itself.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
As if the Israeli people’s losses from October 7th are not grievous enough, their fears for the hostages not haunting enough, and the miseries of the Gazans not shaming enough, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is bringing his country back to war.
—Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haunt
Noun
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Low-maintenance hangouts, with little or no commitment.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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This route winds through Madrid’s past and present—its mythological guardians, architectural standouts, UNESCO sites, and open-air hangouts—one step at a time.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Elytra Dark will serve as a transfer vehicle to bring the Blue ghost lander to the moon.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Apr. 2025
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But for all the ghost runners, bigger bases, pitch clocks, instant replays and (maybe) robot umps that spark debate, there’s one new rule that seems to be working really well.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The survivors were likely sheltering in the nearby grocery store, and Ellie and Dina barely wait for the say-so from Kat before creeping inside to investigate the eerie screeching.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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So yeah, another episode with its fun and eerie moments that doesn’t totally stick the landing, and that feels more like a remix of previous episodes than something truly new.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Monroe County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating the murder of a woman whose body was found stuffed into a closet Monday at a Florida Keys resort.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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There’s been some speculation about both the timeline of the shooting and the boats that leave the resort, based mostly on the fact that none of the departing guests seem to be panicking about people being killed.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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Todd, the neighbor, even the strange apparitions are obfuscated simply because of their height, which adds to the eerieness of Indy’s experience but also makes Indy’s recognition of Todd’s voice all the more emotional.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
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In the writer-director’s latest horror flick, The Monkey, there is no malignant apparition, and death doesn’t lurk or stalk.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Historically, during periods of market turbulence and economic uncertainty, investors typically seek refuge in safe-haven assets—with U.S. Treasury bonds and the dollar being the traditional gold standards of security.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The first drop pays homage to Jackson, Wyo., where Season 2 begins, after the two main characters found temporary refuge there in Season 1.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Their booth was a stunning celebration of Italian spirit, exuding elegance, creativity and a deep connection to the brand’s Roman heritage.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The departures of Kuzma and Valančiūnas, as well as the additions of Middleton and Smart, set the stage for the Wizards to dramatically improve their ball movement and overall spirit.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Also, point to Epic Universe for Curse of the Werewolf's natural blend into the creepy Dark Universe theming.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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What about that wily junk dealer, or the creepy cemetery?—
Kevin Purdy,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Haunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haunt. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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