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
  • Shame haunts him around the clock.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Roman contends that the flavor haunts her, with its donut-like taste and texture.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Mike Cornblatt with Jimmy's Famous Seafood said Cowser frequents the restaurant.
    Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Kennedy frequents hotels and allegedly secures large numbers of rooms for extended stays while acting as a business owner, Morais said.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Later in the book, after Thomas has died, the narrator visits Max at his home in California, where another hypnotic two-hander unfolds.
    Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Four-fifths of the Celtics’ starting lineup could be unavailable when the team visits Charlotte on Sunday.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Bumgarner confirmed there is no current partnership between the humane society and United Way, but that United Way frequently consults with organizations in distress.
    Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Before every visit, my mom always consults me for packing tips on what to wear.
    Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 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 2 Apr. 2026.

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