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
  • Doctors say several groups should avoid fasting entirely, and everyone else should consult a physician before starting any fasting regimen.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026
  • David McLaren, enterprise data and AI leader at consulting firm GHD, said his company has given Microsoft Copilot to 12,000 employees, with around 200 experimenting with Copilot Cowork, which can handle more complex tasks.
    — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The pastor’s warning haunts the book, as, over the course of nearly 80 years, the Baeks move countries, have children, and become entrepreneurs, all while enduring brutal discrimination.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Upheavals so profound are not accomplished without loosing uneasy spirits that will haunt us for many days.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The florist used to frequent the library in high school, checking out books and watching shows.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
  • According to the sheriff’s office, deputies killed the mountain lion because of the injury, the animal’s proximity to locations frequented by children and its presence in a populated area.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Navigate the biodiverse backwaters of Choctawhatchee Bay or visit Destin, the perfect beach town for kiteboarding and snorkeling.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Southern Living recommends classing it up a bit while visiting Blowing Rock, however.
    — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 22 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 28 Sep. 2026.

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