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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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2
as in to haunt
to go to or spend time in often
resorted to the library whenever he felt the need for a little peace and quiet
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resort (to)
Verb
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Upon return to the city, he is haunted by memories of the death of his socialite best friend only months before; the investigation into what happened is ongoing, tabloids report.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
2 June 2025 -
Idyllic getaways unravel into haunting mysteries, exposing the sinister secrets lurking beneath sunlit shores, mountain retreats and bustling boardwalks; Jessica Biel narrates.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
31 May 2025
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They’ve even been known to consult a feng shui expert or two.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Individuals from the affected countries who have already purchased tickets to travel to the U.S. should consult with their airlines and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Of the thousands of men who frequented the Boston-area services, the cases of more than 30 of them were heard in court in Cambridge in March.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2025
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Records indicate that Combs frequented the luxury hotel starting in 2008, with the bookings often being made under his and Ventura’s various aliases.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
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As a kid, Brex Todd remembers visiting his dad at his fire station, and hearing his stories.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2025
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In Thailand, Timbuktu only sends guests to elephant sanctuaries that their teams have personally visited and that are committed to safe and sustainable practices.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Resort (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort%20%28to%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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