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How do you use Haunt in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like hangout or frequent, plus the exact meaning.

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Haunt in a sentence

Haunt meaning

  1. To inhabit or to visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts).
  2. To make uneasy, restless.
  3. To stalk; to follow.

Synonyms of Haunt

Using Haunt

  • The main meaning on this page is: To inhabit or to visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts). | To make uneasy, restless. | To stalk; to follow.
  • Useful related words include: hangout, travel to, frequent, preoccupy.
  • In the example corpus, haunt often appears in combinations such as: to haunt, haunt the, haunt him.

Context around Haunt

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 24.6 words
  • Position in the sentence: 1 start, 11 middle, 8 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Haunt

  • In this selection, "haunt" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.6 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, headingley, tomorrow and masculinity stand out and add context to how "haunt" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include and a haunt of street and back to haunt him. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "haunt" sits close to words such as brilliantly, cartridge and conceal, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with haunt

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

But the consequences of that night out haunt her eternally. (10 words)

And segregation through redlining — a common practice of the past — continues to haunt these communities nationwide. (16 words)

As Joe Biden’s troubles mount, the specter of Kamala Harris can only haunt the Democrats. (16 words)

He said the memories of the night will haunt him forever, but he is finding strength and hope in the bravery of the other survivors, the families and friends of all of the victims and the support of the community. (40 words)

After the head of Disney's children's publishing division, Lisa Holton, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stoneit became a decision that'd haunt the company more than any ghost wandering the halls of Hogwarts. (36 words)

Anyone who has been through a similar experience or miscarriage knows this feeling well: I have let down the family, it is all my fault, there is something wrong with me are ideas that haunt you. (36 words)

Example sentences (20)

After the head of Disney's children's publishing division, Lisa Holton, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stoneit became a decision that'd haunt the company more than any ghost wandering the halls of Hogwarts.

And segregation through redlining — a common practice of the past — continues to haunt these communities nationwide.

Anyone who has been through a similar experience or miscarriage knows this feeling well: I have let down the family, it is all my fault, there is something wrong with me are ideas that haunt you.

As Joe Biden’s troubles mount, the specter of Kamala Harris can only haunt the Democrats.

As the dug-up roads and traffic snarls continue to haunt the Punekars, there is no relief for them when it comes to using public transport.

At the Jemaa al-Fna Square, Marrakech's grand centrepiece overlooked by the medieval Kotoubia mosque and a haunt of street entertainers, market stalls and snake charmers, the most precious heritage appeared intact.

Baker, his wife, daughter, and son are said to haunt the old mansion to this day (it's a museum now).

Bottomless brunch is served daily at this popular Headingley haunt, with diners given a 90-minute limit to enjoy the limitless drinks.

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Breaking the build now, amidst margin pressures, will come back to haunt the sector again during a recovery curve.

But the consequences of that night out haunt her eternally.

But the flashbacks continued to haunt her – so much so that it took a toll on her mental health.

But their lack of concern at what they created, maintained and perpetuated may just come back to haunt them as a very rude and destructive awakening.

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said: “The ghost of 8th November 2016 has come back to haunt the nation once again.

Dada, a former Ijumu Local Government Chairman, in a press release on Thursday, said “the evil going on in Kogi State shall tomorrow haunt the entire country if not immediately addressed”.

Early mistakes came back to haunt the Broncos as the Lions capitalized on momentum and ran away with it.

For many people, one experience in a dock at court is enough to haunt them for a lifetime.

Hart wrote this essay more than a century ago, and as a result, he had nothing to say on the problems that haunt masculinity-crisis books today: feminists, video games, puberty-blockers, pronouns, Priuses.

He also continues to consult with law enforcement across the country and works cold cases that haunt him, including that of Cassette Allison, a 15-year-old who was abducted in 1970.

He dies in the film's climactic gunfight as his actions finally come back to haunt him.

He said the memories of the night will haunt him forever, but he is finding strength and hope in the bravery of the other survivors, the families and friends of all of the victims and the support of the community.

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Common combinations with haunt

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "haunt" in a sentence?
An example: "After the head of Disney's children's publishing division, Lisa Holton, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stoneit became a decision that'd haunt the company more than any ghost wandering the halls of Hogwarts." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "haunt" from authentic English texts.
What does "haunt" mean?
Haunt means: To inhabit or to visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts).
What are synonyms of "haunt"?
Common synonyms of "haunt" include: hangout, travel to, frequent, preoccupy, ghost, obsess, follow, pursue. Plus 7 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "haunt" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "haunt", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.