resort (to)

Definition of resort (to)next
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as in to go (to)
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage unable to achieve their ends politically, some of the opposition groups have begun to resort to violence

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Verb
  • As of Wednesday, 284 people have been evaluated by local health departments, while others have consulted with a healthcare provider directly to assess their potential rabies risk.
    Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Tinsley separately has operated a consulting firm that advises sports nutrition companies.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But, three weeks away from what this club hopes is the start of a meaningful October, this lineup is still haunted by the small mistakes — the type that can spiral into postseason pain.
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Miami haunted attraction started as a drive-thru experience that not only provided audiences with a safe way to enjoy live entertainment but also created jobs and supported the local entertainment industry.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • What sets Seabourn apart is that its smaller ships can visit ports of call less frequented by larger vessels.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • CMOs should be working with their public relations colleagues to strengthen the brand narrative by creating opportunities for earned media coverage in those outlets that are feeding the LLMs the target audience frequents.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
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  • Among the seven injured was a woman who was visiting her husband, said Anees al-Asbahi, a spokesman for the Houthi-run health ministry.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Jessel goes to visit her house with a regifted candle and asks how Sai’s husband David feels about the move.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
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“Resort (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort%20%28to%29. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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