resort to
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.
Examples of resort to in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Most others resort to cloth and other homemade alternatives, advocates say.
—
Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
His foundational work led to formal just-war principles, divided between the right to resort to war and the proper way to fight once war is underway.
—Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2026
The good news is that most coffee stains can be lifted without resorting to harsh chemicals or abrasive scrubbers.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Phase 3 plans for a new Discover Collection resort to be built.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for resort to
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.
Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
His foundational work led to formal just-war principles, divided between the right to resort to war and the proper way to fight once war is underway.
—Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2026
The good news is that most coffee stains can be lifted without resorting to harsh chemicals or abrasive scrubbers.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Phase 3 plans for a new Discover Collection resort to be built.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for resort to
Cite this Entry
“Resort to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resort%20to. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
