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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resort (to)
Verb
  • Prevent bats from re-entering by sealing entry points, adding screens, or consulting a professional if needed.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Currently, some consumers get them online from a risky, unregulated gray market, without ever consulting a physician.
    Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • In Backrooms, Chiwetel Ejiofor stars as Clark, a struggling furniture store owner who enters an interdimensional portal to a haunting maze in the facility’s basement.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The Blumhouse production sees Chastain portray Ursula, a wife and mother, as well as a supernatural entity that haunts her family’s home.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Several squirrels have frequented the ballpark during Tigers games over the years.
    Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026
  • Mary Philips is a pro makeup artist with celebrity clients like Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner, (who frequent her brand’s products often).
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • Our firm’s community association attorneys encourage everyone to visit these sites to learn more about its activities and how to support them.
    Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Louisville's role as bourbon's home base keeps growing When visiting bourbon country, Louisville is typically a go-to jumping off point.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
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“Resort (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort%20%28to%29. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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