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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in hangout
a place for spending time or for socializing
one of their favorite after-school haunts is Joe's Pizza
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of haunt
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
So the frustration is just haunting and empty.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025
Daily Briefing, AZCentral.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for haunt
Verb
An invisible ocean beneath the ocean that could help, or haunt, our water future.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
So the frustration is just haunting and empty.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
From cocktail havens to historic haunts, here's which watering holes made the cut.
—Daily Briefing, AZCentral.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for haunt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haunt
Verb
-
As Judy continues to be plagued by visions, she is drawn to visit the Smurls against her family’s wishes, until the Warrens agree to take on the case.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
-
For decades, Cuban exiles and those of Catholic faith have visited the National Shrine, which reflects a long and storied Cuban-American history.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Stella joined the girlfriends on hikes, at hangouts and at post-night-out brunches.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
-
His is more of a communal hangout than an intimate date night.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Video footage recorded by their owner Macie Lamb shows two pups, Ace and Tango growling at a decorative object that resembles a small ceramic dog wearing a ghost costume while holding a pumpkin in its mouth.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
-
But March’s family, which has seen their factory turned upside down by the ghost of a former employee, rejects the relationship.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The legendary performer had frequented that particular hospital during the last years of his life, according to ABC News.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
12 Sep. 2025
-
Getty Images But the reptile has now been banned from Walmart, a place the pair would regularly frequent, after outraged shoppers sent in photos of her at the store to WPXI last week.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The resort is part of Landal, which features over 250 holiday destinations across nine countries.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
-
Opt For Character Dining Character dining is a wonderful option for multigenerational families at Disney theme parks and resorts.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Ahead of the 500-year anniversary of the Virgin Mary’s apparition in Tepeyac, Mexico, the sculpture is embarking on a worldwide tour, with visits scheduled to Colombia, Puerto Rico and the Philippines, among other places.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
-
In Lockwood’s world, the apparition of a saint is not strictly strange.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
If $3 billion in additional funding through 2090 isn't approved, and soon, tens of thousands of people from different genders, races and cultural backgrounds will be affected.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
-
Exchange rates affect everything from groceries to retirement.—
Tom Zachystal,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Legendary actor Marlon Brando bought this French Polynesia refuge in the 1960s—after filming Mutiny on the Bounty nearby—and his estate has transformed it into an eco-luxe private island paradise.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
-
Charlotte had been her refuge from the violence abroad, but now Zarutska lost her life there.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Haunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haunt. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share