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
  • 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
  • The two sermons explore the Old Testament story of the Witch of Endor, in which King Saul consults a witch before a battle against the Philistines.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
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  • 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
  • As someone who frequents the office, a lightweight sweater is a necessity for balancing between frigid temps inside and balmy weather outside.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • The combination cargo and cruise ship Aranui V is a frequent visitor on its sailings from Tahiti, while the luxurious Paul Gauguin also periodically visits from Tahiti.
    Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
  • When Odysseus and Penelope’s son, Telemachus (Tom Holland), visits Sparta for information about his father, he’s invited to sit with Menelaus during a wedding feast for his and Helen’s daughter.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026
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“Resorts (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorts%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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