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as in haunts
a place for spending time or for socializing
the island port was once the resort of smugglers, pirates, and other unsavory characters
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as in opportunities
something that one uses to accomplish an end especially when the usual means is not available
use this money only as a last resort
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Recent Examples of resorts
The Ocean Club is on a small strip with its two sister resorts, Condado Vanderbilt and La Concha Resort.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Throw it on over your swimsuit for a casual seaside lunch or to head from your hotel room to the pool—the halter neckline and low back are flattering and polished enough to wear at most resorts.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
Starhotels Collezione, the Italian hospitality group known for infusing its Florentine saper fare and distinct sense of craftsmanship into hotels from Rome to New York City, is making its foray into the resorts segment.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Other resorts pair diagnostics with movement and traditional therapies.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Card Members can earn 14X Points on purchases made directly with hotels and resorts within the Hilton portfolio.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Six Senses Kanuhura also protects over 250 acres of seagrass and was among the first resorts in the Maldives to sign the #SeagrassIndustryLeaders pledge in July 2025, a commitment to safeguard at least 80% of their seagrass habitat.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Most Colorado resorts reported receiving only around 40% to 60% of their normal snowfall totals.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Now, many of the world's top courses offer packages and discounts for guests who stay on-site at their resorts or partner hotels.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Throw it on over your swimsuit for a casual seaside lunch or to head from your hotel room to the pool—the halter neckline and low back are flattering and polished enough to wear at most resorts.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
Starhotels Collezione, the Italian hospitality group known for infusing its Florentine saper fare and distinct sense of craftsmanship into hotels from Rome to New York City, is making its foray into the resorts segment.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Other resorts pair diagnostics with movement and traditional therapies.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Card Members can earn 14X Points on purchases made directly with hotels and resorts within the Hilton portfolio.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Six Senses Kanuhura also protects over 250 acres of seagrass and was among the first resorts in the Maldives to sign the #SeagrassIndustryLeaders pledge in July 2025, a commitment to safeguard at least 80% of their seagrass habitat.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Most Colorado resorts reported receiving only around 40% to 60% of their normal snowfall totals.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Now, many of the world's top courses offer packages and discounts for guests who stay on-site at their resorts or partner hotels.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resorts
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Middendorf’s Seafood Restaurant When Horst moved to New Orleans, his foodie friends drove him around to their favorite haunts, but somehow, no one took him to Middendorf’s.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Given out for free in streetside orange boxes and in stacks at cafés, The L was stylish and well-informed, highlighting locally famous names and haunts, and establishing a sense of shared community for the corridor.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Constant said families should be able to look several years ahead and understand whether their children are likely to have transfer opportunities available.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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There are many different views on homosexuality in Mexico, shaped by class differences, by access to education, by different opportunities to observe and question the world.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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The Adequate and Equitable Public University Funding Formula (HB1581) could help reverse these troubling trends by increasing support for public universities, making higher education more accessible for students of all backgrounds — not just those who have more resources.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Newsom declared a state of emergency Saturday afternoon, allowing resources to flow to the scene.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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“Resorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorts. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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