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as in haunts
a place for spending time or for socializing
the island port was once the resort of smugglers, pirates, and other unsavory characters
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as in opportunities
something that one uses to accomplish an end especially when the usual means is not available
use this money only as a last resort
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Recent Examples of resorts
That’s the majority of the company’s personal styling suites located inside high-end resorts.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Skiers can get the latest snow report with a touch of a button on their phones these days, but nothing beats watching snow pile up on a traditional snow snake, which is why Colorado’s ski resorts keep them around — and film them with 24-hour webcams.
—The Know, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Fresh powder is falling across mountain passes and Sierra resorts, offering a boost to an underperforming snow season.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
But the rain calmed concerns that the state was heading into a severe dry spell, washed the soot and grit out of the air, and boosted conditions at Lake Tahoe area ski resorts.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
While there are hundreds of ski resorts across the country, only a few can be considered a cut above the rest.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Red Sea resorts in Saudi Arabia can cost thousands of dollars a night, Oman has built remote glamping mountain lodges, and the UAE is expanding its glitzy offering, all chasing the world’s highest spenders.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Like most resorts in Vegas, the lobby is insanely big, with high ceilings and glittering chandeliers.
—Juliana Shallcross, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Jabbar spent the money on loan and credit card payments, retail goods, including some luxury items, and payments to Unlimited Vacation Club – a travel membership that offers preferred rates, discounts and VIP perks at luxury resorts – among other things.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Skiers can get the latest snow report with a touch of a button on their phones these days, but nothing beats watching snow pile up on a traditional snow snake, which is why Colorado’s ski resorts keep them around — and film them with 24-hour webcams.
—The Know, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Fresh powder is falling across mountain passes and Sierra resorts, offering a boost to an underperforming snow season.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
But the rain calmed concerns that the state was heading into a severe dry spell, washed the soot and grit out of the air, and boosted conditions at Lake Tahoe area ski resorts.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
While there are hundreds of ski resorts across the country, only a few can be considered a cut above the rest.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Red Sea resorts in Saudi Arabia can cost thousands of dollars a night, Oman has built remote glamping mountain lodges, and the UAE is expanding its glitzy offering, all chasing the world’s highest spenders.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Like most resorts in Vegas, the lobby is insanely big, with high ceilings and glittering chandeliers.
—Juliana Shallcross, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Jabbar spent the money on loan and credit card payments, retail goods, including some luxury items, and payments to Unlimited Vacation Club – a travel membership that offers preferred rates, discounts and VIP perks at luxury resorts – among other things.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resorts
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Jazz haunts with debts owed to its creators, and has a knack for revivals, collectives, new venues in the old forms, and stalwart clubs revivified by benefactors and grant funding.—
Celina Pereira,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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They can be reintroduced to former haunts, benefiting the ecosystem.—
Steven Sullivan,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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New York City’s arts opportunities are the envy of the world, encouraging creative professionals from across the globe to stay and contribute to our diverse heritage.—
Kimberly Olsen,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Some do it for the exposure, the content and the opportunities may emerge with the NBA’s blue-chip sponsors.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2026
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But Savannah Guthrie's celebrity status has also garnered extensive resources from the federal and local government — including a $100,000 FBI reward for accurate information about her whereabouts or that could lead to an arrest and conviction of whoever took her.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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That means working collaboratively with CMS leadership to understand needs, prioritize resources that directly support learning and staff, and ensure funding decisions are responsible, transparent and focused on student success.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Resorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorts. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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