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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
Today, Montage Laguna Beach remains one of Southern California’s definitive seaside resorts, known for its stunning views, excellent service, and loyal repeat guests.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The Primm family, owners of the land that includes three casino resorts and other businesses along the 15 Freeway, announced Tuesday a partnership intended to save the struggling state-line strip and hundreds of jobs.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The industry behind the wellness retreat boom Hotels and resorts are quietly converting their spas from relaxation oases into health and longevity destinations, with programs that claim to improve sleep, reduce stress and support longer, healthier lives.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Hotels and resorts are converting traditional spas into health and longevity destinations, offering fitness assessments, sleep tracking and structured longevity programs that promise to reduce stress and support healthier aging.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Vila Vita Parc is consistently ranked among Portugal's top resorts, and for good reason.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
With perks like outdoor pools, private beach access, movies under the stars, and special programming for kids and teens, the top Florida beach resorts go above and beyond to ensure a perfect family vacation.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 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, 9 June 2026
The idea was to connect global buyers and media with thousands of American suppliers such as hotels, resorts, state and county tourism agencies, entertainment venues, airlines and rail lines.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The Primm family, owners of the land that includes three casino resorts and other businesses along the 15 Freeway, announced Tuesday a partnership intended to save the struggling state-line strip and hundreds of jobs.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The industry behind the wellness retreat boom Hotels and resorts are quietly converting their spas from relaxation oases into health and longevity destinations, with programs that claim to improve sleep, reduce stress and support longer, healthier lives.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Hotels and resorts are converting traditional spas into health and longevity destinations, offering fitness assessments, sleep tracking and structured longevity programs that promise to reduce stress and support healthier aging.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Vila Vita Parc is consistently ranked among Portugal's top resorts, and for good reason.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
With perks like outdoor pools, private beach access, movies under the stars, and special programming for kids and teens, the top Florida beach resorts go above and beyond to ensure a perfect family vacation.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 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, 9 June 2026
The idea was to connect global buyers and media with thousands of American suppliers such as hotels, resorts, state and county tourism agencies, entertainment venues, airlines and rail lines.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resorts
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Trips to nearby national parks like Grand Teton and Yellowstone are a must, as is a visit to the lively Jackson Town Square, lined with local haunts like Persephone Bakery and Jackson Drug.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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The acts played the same local haunts and campus functions before merging into a supergroup that would alter the course of modern music history.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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The first 45 minutes were something of a slog as both teams failed to capitalize on any great opportunities and spent much of their time in battles at the midfield.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
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Locals speak of few opportunities for young people.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Saudi Arabia is betting hard on solar energy, but its water resources — needed to cool data centers — are scarce, dousing the idea in doubt.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
9 Dec. 2025
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China has many advantages in the AI race and the disparity in computing resources stands out as almost certainly the largest single advantage that the United States enjoys over China.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Resorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorts. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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