1
as in to go (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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as in to haunt
to go to or spend time in often
resorted to the library whenever he felt the need for a little peace and quiet
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resort (to)
Verb
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That glee in the face of pain may come back to haunt Trump.—
Maureen Dowd,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025 -
The deal is now coming back to haunt them, as both the FBI and reporters at the Wall Street Journal narrow in on Ratliff's previous shadowy practices.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Generally, the best option is consulting with a district forester.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller consulted with Darvish multiple times before bringing in Gurriel.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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The whale-watching expedition explores the Bay of Cabo San Lucas, the famous Cabo Arch, the golden sands of Lover’s Beach, and the majestic humpback whales that frequent the Sea of Cortez.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
12 Feb. 2025
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For those who frequent the practice range, the MLM model ($299) fits easily in a golf bag.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
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And even with fewer cars in the city, more people visited Manhattan’s business districts in the toll zone in January.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Access All Areas Tour will visit the U.K. and Europe in March, before heading across the pond for 27 shows throughout the U.S. and Canada.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Resort (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort%20%28to%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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