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as in haunt
a place for spending time or for socializing
the island port was once the resort of smugglers, pirates, and other unsavory characters
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as in opportunity
something that one uses to accomplish an end especially when the usual means is not available
use this money only as a last resort
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Recent Examples of resort
For outdoor activities, Sugarbush and Bolton Valley ski resorts are both a 30-minute drive away.
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
Parks, resorts, cruise ships and other components of the Experiences division have become a reliable growth engine for Disney, which in 2023 announced plans to invest $60 billion on the segment over 10 years.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Despite those headwinds, Disney’s parks business rebounded sharply starting in 2021 and 2022 as resorts reopened and travel demand returned.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
Across the state, event planners, resort crews and thrill-seeking couples have learned to treat blizzards like background noise.
—Ella Cobb, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
Parks, resorts, cruise ships and other components of the Experiences division have become a reliable growth engine for Disney, which in 2023 announced plans to invest $60 billion on the segment over 10 years.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Despite those headwinds, Disney’s parks business rebounded sharply starting in 2021 and 2022 as resorts reopened and travel demand returned.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
Across the state, event planners, resort crews and thrill-seeking couples have learned to treat blizzards like background noise.
—Ella Cobb, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resort
Noun
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Terror on Church Street, a year-round haunt, opens in downtown Orlando.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Getting a reservation at this moody old haunt isn’t easy (though much more doable than for some of the other spots on this list), but well worth the effort or settling for a seat at the bar.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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This orbit allowed the spacecraft to pass behind Jupiter relative to Earth, creating a rare opportunity to study how the planet’s atmosphere bends radio signals.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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China is seizing an opportunity to challenge American dominance in global finance and exert greater international influence at the expense of the all-powerful US dollar.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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But there’s little recourse for local parents to combat a problem resonating nationwide.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Their grief is rendered with the utmost sensitivity that the audience has no recourse but to share it with them.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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McCarty said the department wants to ensure that moving forward, the neighborhood has the resources to keep something like this from happening again.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Regardless, a new signing — even a backup left-back or centre-back — would have relieved some pressure on Howe’s defensive resources and, crucially, given everyone around the club a lift.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Resort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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