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 Experiences includes the company’s theme parks, resorts and cruise lines. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026 Rule changes were discussed at resorts around various Southwestern cities. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026 Switzerland makes a huge amount of money from rich foreigners seeking better health, and spas and alternative-healing resorts are often built to cater to voguish international tastes. — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 From gingerbread house competitions and ice skating to holiday trains and visits from Santa, these Southern resorts make Christmas extra magical for families. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2026 Condé Nast Traveler readers also picked the best spa resorts, cruise lines and hotels in the world. — Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Across its three Macao resorts, Melco operates nine hotels, seven of them proprietary brands. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026 The group now runs 15 hotels throughout Europe, including city hotels in Paris, London, and Venice, countryside estates in the Cotswolds and Biarritz, mountain chalets in Verbier and Val d’Isère, and seaside resorts in Ibiza and Menorca. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 BofA’s category covers arts and crafts, hobby shops, ski resorts, outdoor retailers, educational toys and some toy stores. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • An homage to one of my favorite fashion haunts and to legendary Simon Doonan and his extraordinary window displays.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
  • At Dulles, the local nod in the Etihad Airways-Chase Sapphire lounge is largely limited to photos of matchboxes from classic haunts like Clyde’s and Le Diplomate.
    — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Whether three-, four- or five-day mandates, companies have cited the importance of creative collaboration for business productivity and growth, as well as mentorship opportunities.
    — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • His elite outfield coverage included converting a remarkable 50% of five-star catch opportunities.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Candidates running against the political grain face an uphill battle, with campaigns marked by limited resources, dwindling donors, and scarce staff.
    — Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Their value ultimately depends on the players those resources bring in, and the team built around them.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

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“Resorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorts. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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