1
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)
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The haunting video has gained over 700,000 views and thousands of comments, with many reactions embracing something fundamental to Camp Mystic: prayer.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
8 July 2025 -
Another of Pao’s not good memories is shared through an enormous, wall-sized video paired with a haunting HMong kwv txhiaj, song poetry.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Michael consulted the on-line National Archives (archives.gov) in confirming historical events for this post.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Clearly, no Indigenous folks were consulted in the ideation of this cute little photo-op moment.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
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The excursion will also feature a trip to Strickland Bay in search of dolphins and other wildlife that frequent these waters.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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The film dives into the history of Le Carrousel, a Parisian nightclub that became a safe space for transgender women to perform in the 1950s and was frequented by famed artists and entertainers, including Salvador Dali and Edith Piaf.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
24 June 2025
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has since visited Camp Mystic, declaring a state of emergency and pledging continued support for search and rescue operations.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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This thirsty Courier Journal employee has visited every local brewery in the Louisville area.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
7 July 2025
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“Resort (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort%20%28to%29. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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