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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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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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Moyes was witnessing a familiar failing come back to haunt Everton.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025 -
Ever since Harry brought up Rusby following his brief encounter with him at the nursing home, the corrupt guard has haunted Kev.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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To reconsider the relationship of personality and psychopathology research, the study authors consulted survey responses from over 16,000 participants, as well as from their family and friends.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Prior to making an investment decision, please consult with your financial advisor about your individual situation.—
Mary Clements Evans,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Gruen’s Photo Helped Create the Atmosphere And it was also frequented in the early days by famed rock and roll photographer Bob Gruen, who has lived across the street in Westbeth for years.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The couple told authorities that their son, Jesus Ramos, frequented an address on South Lind Avenue in Fresno, according to the lawsuit.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Many face trouble in getting to a hospital, given the burden of travel, the exhaustion of prolonged treatments, and the emotional strain of needing to visit medical facilities constantly, all while not knowing what the future holds.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Stroll through the downtown area while shopping at boutiques, spend an afternoon at the winery, or visit an art gallery or pottery studio.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Resort (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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