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
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
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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
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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
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For more recipes and health information, visit henryford.com/blog.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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As millions make preparations to travel for the holiday, knowledge of what conditions to expect while driving to visit friends and family also makes planning easier.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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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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This lounge has custom drinks with the best names (my favorite was Happily Never After), and every corner has been themed to the classic Disney attraction, from the wallpaper with eyes to the hitchhiking ghosts in the mirror.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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Marchetti captured the photograph on April 23, 2022, in a park frequented by a few red squirrels.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
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Casa Vega For years, Marlon Brando frequented this iconic Sherman Oaks restaurant weekly.Kaila Yu, Forbes, 15 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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Reports of mysterious kicks on the seats of the building's Regal movie theater, eerie laughter and ghostly apparitions are frequently tied to the building.Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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Since the 1920s, apparition of a young woman has been seen hitchhiking here, only to disappear when drivers come to her aid.Elizabeth Friend, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2024
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Political stability is important because frequent changes in leadership or policies can affect investment security.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Can storing items near heat vents affect my energy bills?Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 20 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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“Haunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haunt. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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