RESORTED (TO) Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

resorted (to)

verb

past tense of resort (to)

as in turned (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 haunted

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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And the conceit doesn’t hold up, since the players all return to the stage as a backup jury, consulted whenever the celebrity judges don’t vote on an act unanimously.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
The August letter from Gardner, Fulton and Harper says the agencies have consulted with other municipalities and first responders across North America, are running models and are using data and medical expertise to develop the future system.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of consulted

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Many of them, including Ned and his childhood friend and rival, Roland, are scarred by their time as youth players, haunted by memories of the sadistic coaches and cruel, competitive fathers who terrorized them both on and off the court.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
Many have described him as deeply insecure, haunted by fears of abandonment that trace back to the earliest chapters of his life.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of haunted

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The fallen Jedi’s theme is used again near the end of the film when Adam goes to confront his colleague Tom.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
Like the s’mores kits lovingly put together by the staff to be used on the electric firepit on the patio out back.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of used

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Science fiction author Octavia Butler, who grew up in the area, frequented the bookstore.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 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

Definition of frequented

Verb

This past spring, the research team surveyed native bees at 26 forests across the Northeast, documenting the plants bees visited before any restoration began.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
London — Soldiers in bright red uniforms and tall, black fur hats outside Buckingham Palace are a familiar sight for anyone who’s visited London.

— James Frater, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

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