resorts (to)

Definition of resorts (to)next
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
  • Though there are apps that are geared toward mental health, these tools often don’t acknowledge the uncertainty that haunts people’s lives.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Shapiro said the incident still haunts him today.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Amber Alexis Destiny Zarate West Covina Police Department Zarate is unhoused and frequents the Los Angeles area, police said.
    Austin Turner, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Mahahual is also home to a manatee that often frequents the waters that are near the lighthouse and where marine pastures provide food.
    Natalie Leticia Gallón, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Freedom Tour city visits below.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Find the right balance between peace of mind, privacy, and efficiency when a cleaning crew visits your home.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Before every visit, my mom always consults me for packing tips on what to wear.
    Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
  • He was introduced to and began talking to Mary Chapman Semple, an expert on homelessness who is credited with Houston’s transformation and who now consults with numerous other cities.
    Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Resorts (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorts%20%28to%29. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

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