as in frequents
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 hangouts
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 spirits
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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Recent Examples of haunts
Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
This crime also haunts the Boulder community, especially every officer and detective who’s ever been a part of this investigation.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
Reject what haunts you as the Sagittarius moon aligns with Mars.
—USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Her silent weeping haunts me to this day!
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
What took place in the examination room haunts him to this day.
—Maite Amorebieta, NBC News, 23 Nov. 2024
Thin mist from his first night home from the hospital still haunts us.
—Elizabeth Metzger, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
There is music that haunts me in my nightmares.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
Now, many believe his spirit haunts the area, especially at night.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Verb
That’s highly speculative but that possibility haunts the case — and at least offers some rational explanation of so much irrational behavior.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
This crime also haunts the Boulder community, especially every officer and detective who’s ever been a part of this investigation.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
Reject what haunts you as the Sagittarius moon aligns with Mars.
—USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Her silent weeping haunts me to this day!
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
What took place in the examination room haunts him to this day.
—Maite Amorebieta, NBC News, 23 Nov. 2024
Thin mist from his first night home from the hospital still haunts us.
—Elizabeth Metzger, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
There is music that haunts me in my nightmares.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
Now, many believe his spirit haunts the area, especially at night.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haunts
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Venus and Uranus’ connection fosters an intense romantic rendezvous.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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As the trio dances, Sivan sings about the NSFW details of a hotel rendezvous.Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024
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That’s where all-inclusive resorts generally come in, but there aren’t many options in Florida, let alone the wider United States (with some great exceptions).Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Here are seven Florida resorts that offer a more inclusive experience.Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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From merry pop-ups and gourmet tasting menus to warm cups of hot cocoa and creative gingerbread-making workshops, these wine country havens provide everything needed to create cheerful memories.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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In the last few years, the concept of the home has gone through a huge transition, with our living spaces suddenly becoming both our safe havens as well as our work spaces.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Haunts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haunts. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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