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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.
—
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
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.
Noun
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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 3 Jul. 2026.
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