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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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How is the word resort different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of resort are expedient, makeshift, resource, shift, and stopgap. While all these words mean "something one turns to in the absence of the usual means or source of supply," resource and resort apply to anything one falls back upon.

exhausted all of their resources
a last resort

When is expedient a more appropriate choice than resort?

Although the words expedient and resort have much in common, expedient may apply to any device or contrivance used when the usual one is not at hand or not possible.

a flimsy expedient

When can makeshift be used instead of resort?

In some situations, the words makeshift and resort are roughly equivalent. However, makeshift implies an inferior expedient adopted because of urgent need or allowed through indifference.

old equipment employed as a makeshift

When would shift be a good substitute for resort?

The meanings of shift and resort largely overlap; however, shift implies a tentative or temporary imperfect expedient.

desperate shifts to stave off foreclosure

When could stopgap be used to replace resort?

While the synonyms stopgap and resort are close in meaning, stopgap applies to something used temporarily as an emergency measure.

a new law intended only as a stopgap

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of resort The resort is known for consistently delivering fantastic snow conditions, thanks to the Atlantic-facing slopes of the valley. Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025 The city is the home to several resorts and golf courses. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025 Epstein also encouraged Giuffre to work for him full-time, rather than continue her work at Trump’s resort. Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 Oct. 2025 Although you’ll be tempted not to leave the resort, the free visitor’s shuttle can whisk you into town. Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for resort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resort
Noun
  • My colleague Patrick Ryan traveled to the Boss' old haunt in Asbury Park, The Stone Pony, to talk with both Jeremys in a must-read interview.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Cooper visualizes Springsteen’s emotional and creative churn through black-and-white childhood flashbacks, and scenes of him driving around his old haunts in a muscle car, as well as tender montages of Bruce and Faye playing with her daughter at the boardwalk.
    Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In all those cases, the fund may lack the capital for seizing the opportunity.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
  • The opportunities are limitless.
    Lucy Handley, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • One potential recourse for the NBA would be awarding the Heat a compensatory first round pick in 2027, which would allow Miami to trade four first-round picks.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
  • So there is absolutely no recourse if anything goes wrong.
    Charlie Markbreiter, Them., 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In response, some resettlement groups have been quick to voice concern over the lack of resources and limits on admission of those from other countries.
    NPR, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Additional resources, including helicopters, have arrived in Jamaica that will be used to deliver food and other aid to impacted communities that are difficult to reach, Dixon said.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025

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“Resort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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