resort (to)

verb

Definition of resort (to)next
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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2
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)
  1. haunt
  2. consult
  3. frequent
  4. visit
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  • Some stay resolute to the cause; others are haunted by their actions in the past.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Ray’s daughter Naomi (James), still haunted by a past climbing accident, witnesses the attack and escapes.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of haunt
Verb
  • People who are pregnant or breastfeeding and people with medical conditions like bipolar disorder, epilepsy, and kidney problems should consult a healthcare provider before taking taurine supplements.
    Jillian Kubala, RD, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Professional and business services have added 12,800 jobs in 2023 alone, with particular momentum in energy, technology, and consulting sectors.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of consult
Verb
  • Middle-class consumers who once frequented such places are cutting back on discretionary spending, experts say, and the high price of goods and labor are squeezing profits.
    Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Lamp/table hybrids are nothing new to those of us who frequent secondhand and vintage shops, but Karo turns the familiar combo on its head by placing its platform at the center of the tripod rather than wrapping around a central support.
    Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of frequent
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  • Stephen Colbert, who was disappointed that he was not crowned yet again, was soon visited by Krasinki, as all winners do every year since Paul Rudd.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
  • To purchase tickets online and for more information visit the show website.
    Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of visit
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“Resort (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort%20%28to%29. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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