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
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Or dive deep beneath the surface of the lake, exploring the eerie wrecks of the 525-foot steel freighter the Emperor or the 328-foot Glenlyon—haunting reminders of Lake Superior’s power.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
This two-house haunt is collecting non-perishable items for the Utah Food Bank, so bring a can in appreciation.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Longreads, 13 Dec. 2024
Not that the past was a far happier place, as haunting, inadvertently prescient home videos by the young Carten show her and her friends parodying the drinking and dysfunctional behavior of their elders.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Adam B. Vary, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
Complete with a fantastic soundtrack and a unique and haunting animation style, The Nightmare Before Christmas has been a fan favorite for decades.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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His death puts a period on a long and grisly tale that haunted the families of Hirschfield’s victims for half a century.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Or dive deep beneath the surface of the lake, exploring the eerie wrecks of the 525-foot steel freighter the Emperor or the 328-foot Glenlyon—haunting reminders of Lake Superior’s power.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
The Grolier Poetry Book Shop, 6 Plympton St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Grolier is the oldest continuous poetry bookstore in the U.S., a haunt of poets like T.S. Eliot and Robert Lowell.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
This two-house haunt is collecting non-perishable items for the Utah Food Bank, so bring a can in appreciation.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Combined with some of Cockle’s stunning photographs, the result is haunting.
—Longreads, 13 Dec. 2024
Not that the past was a far happier place, as haunting, inadvertently prescient home videos by the young Carten show her and her friends parodying the drinking and dysfunctional behavior of their elders.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
So that image has been haunting me forever.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
Complete with a fantastic soundtrack and a unique and haunting animation style, The Nightmare Before Christmas has been a fan favorite for decades.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haunt
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Meanwhile, The Break treats discerning 11- to 15-year-olds to their own hangout spot and amenities, including a virtual reality gaming system, recording booth, retro soda machine, and candy wall.Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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Today’s top stories Climate and environment Some unexpected visits are turning Orange County into a humpback whale hangout.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Kelly Clarkson isn’t visiting any ghosts of Christmas past this holiday season.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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After the ghosts of Christmases past, present and future visit him, reality sets in.Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Ghost Fungus Words fail to describe the eerie glow of Omphalotus nidiformis.Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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In fact, these eerie, soundproof spaces are the direct descendants of the ghost army’s original need to experiment with how sound could be manipulated without disturbing the public.Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
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For those seeking adventure beyond the resort's gates, the surrounding area provides opportunities for white-water rafting, canopy tours, and horseback riding, ensuring a rich blend of relaxation and excitement for all who visit.Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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The open-air design concept and the resort's lush landscaping lend to relaxation.Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
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Our hopes for the power of small transformations may be misplaced, while the power of the sudden apparition—The drones are here!Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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La Virgen had made apparitions to Juan Diego between Dec. 9-12, 1531 on Mexico City’s hill of Tepeyac in between tending to an ailing uncle.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
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What Happens Next With Trump set to take power next month, Americans and migrants seeking refuge should expect sweeping changes to United States immigration policies.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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It’s set during the civil war in the Central African Republic in 2013, when on Christmas Eve, a desperate Muslim man seeks refuge at a field hospital, while a threatening Christian militia gathers outside, demanding his life.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Loeffler Randall Ginger Red Velvet Mary Jane Step into the holiday spirit with Loeffler Randall’s Mary Jane flats in luxurious red velvet, featuring delicate tonal piping.Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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But this close brush with death symbolized both Trump's amazing comeback from the debacle of the 2020 election and its aftermath and the fighting spirit that led to an Electoral College and popular vote victory in November 2024.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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There was big creepy marketing push and sarcophagus popcorn tins sold out fast.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
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Jiraiya Look, yes, Jiraiya is a bit of a creepy weirdo, but as a mentor for Naruto, there really couldn't be a better choice.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Haunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haunt. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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