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as in going (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 haunting
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 resorting (to)
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The Fed’s experience of allowing inflation to run too hot for too long in 2021-22 is like a black cloud hanging in the distance, haunting Fed officials today.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026 -
Research published over the past several years reveals that herring gulls — those bold birds haunting beaches, rooftops and picnic spots — actively observe and interpret human behavior to guide their own decisions.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bollati has also received personal recognition for his company’s sustainable business model, such as an award from consulting firm EY in 2024.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Stath Lets Flats star Jamie Demetriou and British writer James Graham are also consulting, as Deadline revealed yesterday.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the moment that deeply moved his former manager came in the top of the first, as the veteran shortstop readied himself for his first at-bat at Fenway as a visiting player.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Voters can find more information about how to vote and see what else will be on their ballots by visiting the Missouri Secretary of State’s website.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The hotel draws corporate execs, Four Seasons loyalists, celebs in town for the annual film fest, and locals frequenting the bar, restaurant, or spa.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Along the West Coast, Gen Zers are frequenting malls more, with California being the top state with a 62% gain in foot traffic, Furman said.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Resorting (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorting%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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