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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
Yet Albania’s bunker-laden landscape may soon feature a pair of luxury resorts, at least if Jared Kushner has his way.
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Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Rancho Mirage, a luxurious California desert escape, thrives even in summer's intense heat, drawing visitors with stunning landscapes and discounted five-star resorts like The Ritz-Carlton and Omni Rancho Las Palmas.
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Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The scramble for poolside loungers has become a familiar sight at many resorts.
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Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The animals have been seen on airport runways, walking on golf courses, roaming near schools and causing panic in supermarkets and hot spring resorts almost on a daily basis.
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CBS News,
30 June 2026
There’s also wild, luminous Sumba, celebrated for its surfing and horses, where family-friendly resorts such as Cap Karoso help immerse every guest in the island’s singular traditions.
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Kathryn Romeyn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
This Phoenix suburb is known for golf resorts and spas.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The setting offers direct proximity to alpine recreation, including nearby trails to Lola Montez Lake and access to ski resorts around Donner Summit.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Water fun is to toddlers as all-inclusive beach resorts are to parents.
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Parents,
23 June 2026
Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Rancho Mirage, a luxurious California desert escape, thrives even in summer's intense heat, drawing visitors with stunning landscapes and discounted five-star resorts like The Ritz-Carlton and Omni Rancho Las Palmas.
—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The scramble for poolside loungers has become a familiar sight at many resorts.
—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The animals have been seen on airport runways, walking on golf courses, roaming near schools and causing panic in supermarkets and hot spring resorts almost on a daily basis.
—
CBS News,
30 June 2026
There’s also wild, luminous Sumba, celebrated for its surfing and horses, where family-friendly resorts such as Cap Karoso help immerse every guest in the island’s singular traditions.
—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
This Phoenix suburb is known for golf resorts and spas.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The setting offers direct proximity to alpine recreation, including nearby trails to Lola Montez Lake and access to ski resorts around Donner Summit.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Water fun is to toddlers as all-inclusive beach resorts are to parents.
—
Parents,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resorts
Noun
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And to return to some of favorite haunts, but also to see what's next.
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The younger Burrows spent hours of his youth in theaters and studios watching his father work, dining with him at such famed New York haunts as Sardi’s and Gallagher’s and meeting celebrities who attended his father’s New Year’s Eve parties.
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There are fewer opportunities for younger workers to find mentors and soak up knowledge.
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My hope is that each and every American and everyone who resides in our great country will all get the same level of freedom and opportunities, and everyone can have a chance at the American dream.
Noun
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But the data center boom has raised many questions about land use, the resources the complexes consume and the risk of costs being spread to other Georgia residents and businesses.
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Women build communities, launch initiatives, and create coalitions on shoestring budgets while the institutional resources that would let those efforts scale remain largely inaccessible.
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“Resorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorts. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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