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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Deep percussion, haunting choral chants, and soaring strings lend a sense of gravitas and grandeur to the show’s most intimate and epic moments.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
1 Aug. 2025 -
According to local legend, it is said to be haunted by the Maid of Sker.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Sanders stopped consulting as a lawyer last year to focus solely on her fashion line and content creation.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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The key is consistency, listening to your body even when progress feels slow, and consulting with your clinician.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 July 2025
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The typical McDonald’s diner has only frequented one of its restaurants 25 times during the same period, according to Numerator.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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The excursion will also feature a trip to Strickland Bay in search of dolphins and other wildlife that frequent these waters.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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Social workers have visited only one site so far, where about a dozen households are staying.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 July 2025
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Best time to visit: May to September, during Botswana’s dry season, when the temperatures are cooler and skies clearer.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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“Resort (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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