resorts (to)

present tense third-person singular of resort (to)
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as in goes (to)
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage unable to achieve their ends politically, some of the opposition groups have begun to resort to violence

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Verb
  • That means this man consults for everyone from automakers to the Canadian government because the man knows lighting.
    Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Rodríguez consults him on domestic appointments, including her selection of a Defense Minister, according to three officials familiar with the arrangement.
    Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026
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  • In the first trailer, Ebenezer Scrooge haunts London as Paramount reminds us of Johnny Depp’s most transformative roles like Jack Sparrow, Edward Scissorhands, and the Mad Hatter.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • The Blumhouse production sees Chastain portray Ursula, a wife and mother, as well as a supernatural entity that haunts her family’s home.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Keep trash cans clean and securely closed, and store them away from porches and other outdoor areas your family frequents.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Note Nest creator Vanessa Harnik frequents traditional little free libraries and was inspired to create something special of her own.
    Mary Eber, CBS News, 14 July 2026
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  • They were only made available for Dunkin' Rewards members with boosted status, which is when a customer visits Dunkin' 12 times in a calendar month, according to the company's website.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In this week's installment of Far-Flung Postcards, NPR's Diaa Hadid visits the Hurulu Eco Park in Sri Lanka, where elephants roam freely.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
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“Resorts (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorts%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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