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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Recent Examples of haunt
Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
Harris told me multiple times that mistake haunted him for the rest of his life.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 24 Nov. 2024
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Zoom in: On the mile-long walk through the dark, wooded grounds, visitors can expect to encounter ravenous zombies, creepy clowns, a crazed man with a chainsaw and other haunts lurking in the shadows of rusty rides.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
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The missed rendezvous would haunt Caserta for the rest of her days.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
Harris told me multiple times that mistake haunted him for the rest of his life.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 24 Nov. 2024
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The Palace Bar, 21 Fleet St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
A favorite haunt of Brendan Behan and Flann O'Brien, this Victorian pub remains a hub for Dublin's literary crowd.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Zoom in: On the mile-long walk through the dark, wooded grounds, visitors can expect to encounter ravenous zombies, creepy clowns, a crazed man with a chainsaw and other haunts lurking in the shadows of rusty rides.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
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To view the list of past winners, visit the Mega Millions website.James Powel, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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To learn more about brrr°®’s cooling fabric technology, visit brrr.com.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Nov. 2024
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This is not Mass Effect’s do one big mission, go on one hangout type stuff.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Tickets are sold out, but fans can find seats on Stubhub for about $300 after fees, or hangout in Gallagher Square for $200.Kate Murphy, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
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In fact, channeling your rage and frustration into creative expression could be the most constructive way to repurpose those ghosts from your teenage diaries that have been woken from their slumber.Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
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After 36 years, the return of the 1988 Halloween fan-favorite brought back the vindictively hilarious loverboy ghost, Beetlejuice, played by Michael Keaton; the gothic queen herself, Lydia Deetz, played by Winona Ryder; and Catherine O’Hara as Lydia’s stepmom Delia Deetz.Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
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People frequenting high-end restaurants balk at prices but still pay to fill dining rooms to capacity every night, Mid- and high-end restaurants would appear to have high check averages, but there may not be a turnover of tables as there had been before Covid.John Mariani, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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To keep residents safe, public health officials recommend: Avoiding areas frequented by wild rabbits and rodents.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
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For Macallan’s 200th anniversary, Jean Georges Steakhouse at the Aria teaming up with a celebration on Friday and the resort’s lobby lounge will transform into a Macallan lounge.Kanika Talwar, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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The celebration is also for the resort’s first anniversary, which will be celebrated on Dec. 13, 2024.Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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More than five million visited the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe near the site of her apparition in the days ahead of her feast day in 2023, according to estimates shared by the Associated Press.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 2024
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Marilyn Monroe’s apparition has been seen at the Roosevelt in Hollywood; Civil War soldiers have been spotted at the Marshall House in Savannah, Georgia.Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2024
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As General Partner of Goddess Gaia Ventures, we are dedicated to investing in start-ups that address health issues that affect women disproportionately, solely or differently.Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Dave Mackay, The Looking Chamber The English pianist, keyboardist and composer takes a turn into electronic production, with affecting results.Katie Bain, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
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Officials have evacuated more than two dozen of the condos, leaving many residents seeking refuge.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Advocates say the work has become more urgent after the reelection of former President Donald Trump, who in the past has demonstrated hostile views toward the LGBTQ+ population, which makes up a large portion of homeless youth seeking refuge in Illinois and, more specifically, Chicago.Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Haunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haunt. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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