resort to
phrasal verb
resorted to; resorting to; resorts to
: to do or use (something) especially because no other choices are possible
He had to resort to asking his parents for money.
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One reason medieval mystics resorted to apophatic language was to suggest the ineffable majesty of God, the God beyond God.
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Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
As a physician specializing in using nutrition to improve metabolism, Dumont stressed that metabolic health goals can be met without having to resort to fasting.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Considerations Before Getting Started Try cleaning your iron with a damp cloth before resorting to more intense cleaning methods.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
Discrepancies between forecasts and actual order volumes could force them to resort to subcontracting or put employees on furlough, both of which can harm worker well-being.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Nov. 2025
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Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
As a physician specializing in using nutrition to improve metabolism, Dumont stressed that metabolic health goals can be met without having to resort to fasting.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Considerations Before Getting Started Try cleaning your iron with a damp cloth before resorting to more intense cleaning methods.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
Discrepancies between forecasts and actual order volumes could force them to resort to subcontracting or put employees on furlough, both of which can harm worker well-being.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Nov. 2025
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“Resort to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resort%20to. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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