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as in apparition
the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people
looked for ghosts in the graveyard on Halloween
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2
as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
she may be a good endurance runner, but she doesn't stand a ghost of a chance of winning in a sprint
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as in relic
a tiny often physical indication of something lost or vanished
the down-at-the-heels town house is but a ghost of the neighborhood's former grandeur
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as in demon
an evil spirit
the vengeful ghosts of seamen who were deliberately shipwrecked upon these shores
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Recent Examples of ghost
Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The band's dissolution was hastened by Stone's drug abuse, which led to a pattern of ghosting his own shows.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
But what do the locals actually think of their vampire-like namesake, who is believed to be the vengeful ghost of a woman who died in pregnancy or childbirth?
To find out, researcher Timo Duile headed to Pontianak for conversations with ethnic Malay Muslim and Dayak Christian residents.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 5 July 2025
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Noun
Some Alpha types refuse to use it at all, ghosting their inbox while off-grid at Burning Man.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The band's dissolution was hastened by Stone's drug abuse, which led to a pattern of ghosting his own shows.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Verb
The criminals, likely based in China, take your payment and ghost you.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
But what do the locals actually think of their vampire-like namesake, who is believed to be the vengeful ghost of a woman who died in pregnancy or childbirth?
To find out, researcher Timo Duile headed to Pontianak for conversations with ethnic Malay Muslim and Dayak Christian residents.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ghost
Noun
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Mercury reaches its point of greatest eastern elongation on Friday (July 4), presenting an excellent opportunity to spot the rocky planet during its evening apparition in the post-sunset sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 July 2025
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While contemplating his former love and his future as a father, Massey conjures up the apparition of his beloved Catherine.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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And as far as luxurious treats go, well, the afternoon high tea there is not to be missed, and the theme changing monthly offers the strongest argument yet to treat oneself ad infinitum without giving a tinker’s damn about the current economy.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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Since the death of Tom Petty meant an end to his primary job in 2017, Tench has still been visible in the background as a member of the house band in practically any tribute show that’s worth a damn.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Today, Raptor Ranch offers up-close bird flight demonstrations, falconry classes and conservation education while preserving fan-favorite Bedrock City relics.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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One shine survived the era, and although its origins are unclear, the relic ultimately arrived at Germany’s Ethnological Museum of the National Museums in 1932.—
Andrew Paul Jul 24,
Popular Science,
24 July 2025
Noun
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It was emptied of us and, therefore, full of dunes and demons, bogs and bleeding trees.—
Devon Walker-Figueroa,
The New York Review of Books,
3 July 2025
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Things become messy when a popular rival boy band – The Saja Boys – are revealed to be demons.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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These days, they're slightly padded up by his salt and pepper beard, but remain a distinct feature.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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The Thunder continued to pad their advantage in the second quarter with major contributions from the team’s stars as well as some of its reserves.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Each meal service is also accompanied by a variety of premium wine and spirits as well as soft drinks.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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Nearby is also Saint Paul Mountain Farms, an orchard and vineyard producing local wines, hard ciders and spirits.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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The question of the dream’s content lingers, the foghorn hoot of a lone distant synth barely cutting through.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
2 July 2025
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Just looking at photos of the different uniforms over the years is a hoot.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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However, the meteorites contained only trace amounts of plagioclase, a mineral believed to dominate Mercury’s surface.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Thomas Crooks, the 20-year-old weirdo who somehow managed to crawl onto that roof and get a clean line of sight to the biggest target in the world, left virtually no trace.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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“Ghost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ghost. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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