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
  • Clinicians can then consult the referenced research, assess its relevance and apply their professional judgment.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Finally, after consulting with parliamentary leaders and the government, King Olav gave his consent.
    Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Just a 15-minute drive from Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, my South Florida childhood was haunted by a quiet, persistent grief.
    Brittany Berlin, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
  • QAnon haunts Washington I’m particularly fascinated by the ghost of QAnon – how the theory continues to haunt politics today.
    Matthew N. Hannah, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Americans are being warned to avoid parts of an African safari destination where terrorists have targeted upscale lodges frequented by international big-game hunters.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Together, the family presented a united front at the church once frequented by Queen Elizabeth II.
    Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • Bret decides to visit Matt’s father, who is surprisingly wistful about his missing son and their fractured relationship.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Sussexes also visited Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, at the Spencer family ancestral home, Althorp, in Northamptonshire.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Resort (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort%20%28to%29. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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