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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
Fall has just begun and Lake Tahoe ski resorts may be 40 or 50 days away from opening, but winter showed encouraging signs on Friday.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
From lions in Kenya to polar bears in Canada, countries across the globe have become tourist destinations not solely for luxury resorts or breathtaking landscapes.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Since joining the editorial team in 2003, Sam has helped mold the direction of the brand’s travel coverage, sharing her years of experience visiting ski resorts and mountain towns across North America, the Alps, and beyond.
—Samantha Berman, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
Vila Vita Parc Vila Vita Parc is consistently ranked among Portugal's top resorts, and for good reason.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Today, the experience is all that and much more, and Sandals’ adults-only properties consistently rank among the best all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica, thanks to the blend of tropical pleasures and authenticity based in Jamaican roots.
—AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
The floating resorts are betting on brand loyalists to fill their suites.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
The top 12 Mexico all-inclusive resorts for families 1.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Erin and Ben Napier won't be showing up on at any celeb-favorite beach resorts any time soon.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
From lions in Kenya to polar bears in Canada, countries across the globe have become tourist destinations not solely for luxury resorts or breathtaking landscapes.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Since joining the editorial team in 2003, Sam has helped mold the direction of the brand’s travel coverage, sharing her years of experience visiting ski resorts and mountain towns across North America, the Alps, and beyond.
—Samantha Berman, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
Vila Vita Parc Vila Vita Parc is consistently ranked among Portugal's top resorts, and for good reason.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Today, the experience is all that and much more, and Sandals’ adults-only properties consistently rank among the best all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica, thanks to the blend of tropical pleasures and authenticity based in Jamaican roots.
—AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
The floating resorts are betting on brand loyalists to fill their suites.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
The top 12 Mexico all-inclusive resorts for families 1.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Erin and Ben Napier won't be showing up on at any celeb-favorite beach resorts any time soon.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resorts
Noun
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Fear Farm has a new location, more horrifying haunts.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Spooky season is officially in full swing and Nashville's nightlife scene is getting a haunted makeover with Halloween pop-up bars transforming familiar haunts into eerie, immersive experiences.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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The puck needs to be on their stick as much as possible, with the new coach’s philosophies aimed at creating more opportunities to play fast, attack in transition and generate extra possessions.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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But others, especially in the small modular reactor (SMR) field, are now making forays into the public market, creating new opportunities and risks for retail investors.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Redd offered encouragement and resources, including money for a hotel room.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
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Originally launched as Write-minded in 2018, this is a weekly writing podcast that focuses on memoir and personal writing, as well as industry trends and tips and resources for writers and authors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Resorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorts. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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