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as in seeing
to make a social call upon
the club ladies make a point of visiting everyone who moves into the neighborhood
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as in staying
to reside as a temporary guest
an old friend who comes to visit for a month every summer
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as in chatting
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
tries to visit with her best friend on the phone at least once a week
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as in frequenting
to go to or spend time in often
visit Ireland for a few weeks every year
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as in calling
to make a brief visit
stopped to visit with my father on the way out of town
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Recent Examples of visiting
Washington routinely installs foreign flags along major corridors near the White House and federal office buildings during state visits and other high-level diplomatic events, a long-standing practice meant to honor visiting leaders and signal the significance of the occasion.
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
During the royal tour, Meghan was also spotted in her mother-in-law's gold bracelet, which Diana wore while visiting the Lord Gage Centre for Old People, a Guinness Trust Home, in Newham, East London in 1990.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The World Cup is expected to be a boon for the city, with up to 600,000 soccer fans visiting the area for the month-long soccer tournament.
—Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Numerator data shows that shoppers are visiting 23% more retailers to purchase their groceries.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
During the royal tour, Meghan was also spotted in her mother-in-law's gold bracelet, which Diana wore while visiting the Lord Gage Centre for Old People, a Guinness Trust Home, in Newham, East London in 1990.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The World Cup is expected to be a boon for the city, with up to 600,000 soccer fans visiting the area for the month-long soccer tournament.
—Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Numerator data shows that shoppers are visiting 23% more retailers to purchase their groceries.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visiting
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The one big missing piece was seeing her team finally capture an elusive state championship.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Mario Tama / Getty Images file In a report whose data was largely compiled before the recent run-up, Bank of America analysts found that so far, only lower-income households were seeing a significant impact on their budgets from higher gas prices.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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According to authorities, Allen was staying at the Washington Hilton Hotel, where the dinner was hosted, and used an interior stairwell to bypass areas of the hotel that were heavily monitored.—
Kelsie Hoffman,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Could police have checked the hotel guest list to ensure no one staying there posed a threat?—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Law Murray will be chatting live on our site for this one.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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He could be seen chatting with his fellow inmates.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Since it was drained, Mallard ducks and birds have been seen frequenting the kiddie pools set out by the water district.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Three-year-old Pippin, who’s been frequenting Illinois since 2024, was spotted yesterday afternoon at Montrose.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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In November 2024, Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez and Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion calling for the city to explore bypassing LAHSA and contracting directly with service providers, citing concerns about fragmentation and accountability.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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And their second-best defender, Jaden McDaniels, is skilled at calling the Nuggets’ names.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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My issue is that over the years, my massage therapist has started talking to me more and more during the massage session and occasionally talks to me the entire session.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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To improve your sleep, the organization suggests minimizing disruptions before bed (yes, including screens) and talking to your doctor to solve any potential issues like sleep apnea.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Touching on both, this memoir beautifully conveys the haunting presence of an estranged relative and the blurry line between longing and reluctance toward reconnection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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This footage is interspliced with haunting images of a low-res ghost (Luke Chamberlain) slowly approaching the camera.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bassil notes that unlike large parties that might be dining out with the express purpose of conversing with each other, solo diners can offer the restaurant an opportunity to more deeply and directly engage with guests.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the pictures, Vrabel’s wedding band is visible on his left hand while conversing with Russini.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Visiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visiting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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