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 Accommodations vary from the historic Granada Hotel to luxury resorts. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 In 2025 the region’s ski resorts welcomed more than 1,240,000 skiers, with a direct economic impact of US$283 million, of which US$228 million came from foreign tourists, according to ACESKI. Cristopher Ulloa, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 While most Midwest glamping resorts are open seasonally, from summer through early fall, Kimberly Creek Retreat is open year-round, offering a cozy retreat even in the dead of winter. Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026 It's designed for use in downtown areas, resorts, gated communities, beach towns and public parks. Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 July 2026 Yet Albania’s bunker-laden landscape may soon feature a pair of luxury resorts, at least if Jared Kushner has his way. Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026 The scramble for poolside loungers has become a familiar sight at many resorts. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
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Noun
  • And to return to some of favorite haunts, but also to see what's next.
    Matt Zahn, CBS News, 27 June 2026
  • 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.
    Beth Harris, Fortune, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • Birding is growing in popularity across Georgia, where backyards, parks and green spaces offer opportunities to spot everything from soaring raptors to colorful song birds.
    Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
  • For consumption, Temasek sees opportunities in spending on experiences over goods, and homegrown consumer brands that have proved innovation capabilities, over foreign brands.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • The motion called on Lineage to keep providing resources and financial support for county community response centers, including food, water, masks and air purifiers.
    City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026
  • The loan and the acquisition would be entirely financed through the bidder’s own financial resources.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

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“Resorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorts. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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