RESORT (TO) Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

resort (to)

verb

Definition of resort (to)

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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For example, clinicians choosing an anticoagulant for a patient with atrial fibrillation and stage three kidney disease often need to consult separate cardiology and nephrology guidelines, since the two aren’t typically integrated.

— Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Paris Saint-Germain star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Atletico Madrid forward Ademola Lookman were consulted in the development process, and the pair are also set to wear the boots in the forthcoming season.

— Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of consult

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In Backrooms, Chiwetel Ejiofor stars as Clark, a struggling furniture store owner who enters an interdimensional portal to a haunting maze in the facility’s basement.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 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

Definition of haunt

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Several squirrels have frequented the ballpark during Tigers games over the years.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026
Mary Philips is a pro makeup artist with celebrity clients like Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner, (who frequent her brand’s products often).

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 July 2026

Definition of frequent

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Our firm’s community association attorneys encourage everyone to visit these sites to learn more about its activities and how to support them.

— Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Louisville's role as bourbon's home base keeps growing When visiting bourbon country, Louisville is typically a go-to jumping off point.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

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