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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
This Phoenix suburb is known for golf resorts and spas.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The backstory One&Only is best known for its accomplished, Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award–winning beach resorts, including the elegant One&Only The Palm in Dubai and One&Only Mandarina on Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit coastline.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 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
Officials said the restrictions reflect dry conditions across the county and the risk that even a small fire could quickly threaten homes, businesses and ski resorts.
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Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Make Time for the Resorts Walt Disney World's resorts are destinations of their own, with elaborate theming and even property-exclusive snacks.
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Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
The best golf resorts don’t just offer world-class courses.
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Deeya Sonalkar,
TheWeek,
23 June 2026
The tiny principality is perhaps best known for its ski resorts, but in the warmer months, travelers swap the slopes for scenic hiking trails that wind through the Pyrenees Mountains.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The backstory One&Only is best known for its accomplished, Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award–winning beach resorts, including the elegant One&Only The Palm in Dubai and One&Only Mandarina on Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit coastline.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 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.
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Parents,
23 June 2026
Officials said the restrictions reflect dry conditions across the county and the risk that even a small fire could quickly threaten homes, businesses and ski resorts.
—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Make Time for the Resorts Walt Disney World's resorts are destinations of their own, with elaborate theming and even property-exclusive snacks.
—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
The best golf resorts don’t just offer world-class courses.
—
Deeya Sonalkar,
TheWeek,
23 June 2026
The tiny principality is perhaps best known for its ski resorts, but in the warmer months, travelers swap the slopes for scenic hiking trails that wind through the Pyrenees Mountains.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resorts
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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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More than just places to sleep, the best hospitality haunts offer superb spas for a little self-care and inviting rooms to rest.
Noun
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Enterprises and boards are continually searching for advantages and opportunities.
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Burries should get plenty of opportunities with the ball in his hands next season, though Milwaukee should also have enough veterans around for Burries to develop methodically.
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Under the island’s current economic model, the government largely determines what is produced, who produces it, the prices at which goods are sold and how the country’s resources are allocated.
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Every fuel truck destroyed, ammunition convoy disrupted or logistics hub struck forces Russian commanders to expend additional time, resources and manpower simply maintaining battlefield operations.
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“Resorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorts. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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