RESORTS (TO) Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

resorts (to)

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present tense third-person singular of resort (to)

as in goes (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 haunts

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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Concerned, Athena consults the all-powerful Zeus about what Odysseus should do.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 July 2026
The company consults with manufacturing and logistics firms, collecting data and footage from live production lines and later implementing automation where possible.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of consults

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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
One of the biggest lessons that haunts the Intelligence Community to this day dates to a reliance on raw reports leading up to the invasion of Iraq.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 17 July 2026

Definition of haunts

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The Note Nest creator Vanessa Harnik frequents traditional little free libraries and was inspired to create something special of her own.

— Mary Eber, CBS News, 14 July 2026
As someone who frequents the office, a lightweight sweater is a necessity for balancing between frigid temps inside and balmy weather outside.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026

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