resorts

plural of resort
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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 Meanwhile, Croatia and Greece both evacuated tourists from resorts as fires spread. Nick Duffy, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026 Alterra owns or manages 19 mountain destinations in North America, including the Steamboat Springs, Winter Park and Arapahoe Basin resorts in Colorado, and the Deer Valley and Solitude Mountain resorts in Utah. Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2026 Universal parks and resorts saw softening attendance at its two older theme parks in Orlando, and attendance at Sea World and Busch Gardens dropped. Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 By this time of year, the college kids who staff the resorts are packing up. Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 Tourists can take advantage of oceanside resorts offering luxury stays, snorkeling adventures in the rich coral reef or a hike through Haleakalā National Park. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Sovena Jani Dive Into the Maldives No matter which of the three Soneva resorts guests choose to explore in the Maldives—Soneva Fushi, Soneva Jani or Soneva Secret—they will be escorted to the edge of seclusion. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Travelers have their pick from the many resorts, condominiums, and rental homes that all enjoy prime waterfront real estate on this barrier island. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026 Landing in second place was Vermont, which ranked higher than any other state for its state parks and ski resorts. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • While all respectable in their own right, there are additional haunts along and beyond the Front Range still serving cold ones today — and some are said to be just that, haunted.
    Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026
  • Staff are genuinely friendly, outgoing, and happy to recommend their favorite haunts in town.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Rush also pointed to millions of searches conducted across the network and argued that the rapid expansion has created opportunities for abuse, without providing sufficient evidence that the technology has meaningfully reduced serious crime.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • These resorts make relaxation as easy as possible, without losing sight of what makes each locale worth visiting and offering plenty of opportunities for those looking to experience what makes the destination special.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In the days immediately after the holiday, a frantic search for Nolan ensued, with authorities, friends and family deploying resources to find the missing teen.
    Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Placing these high-voltage transmission lines high into the sky will limit the ability to bring air resources into the corridor.
    Joy Benedict, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Resorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorts. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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