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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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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Former detainees speak of haunting nightmares, paralyzing panic attacks, and an inability to function.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025 -
But Annabelle is also haunted by terrifying dreams — ones where her family are affected — and which Annabelle soon realizes aren’t just figments of her imagination, but premonitions of what’s to come.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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After conducting business, the board will discuss its 2025-26 budget and convene in closed session to consult with it attorneys and discuss personnel matters.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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Here's how the Life Method works at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort A typical treatment starts with consulting Layan's resident doctor, who reviews your health history.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Of the thousands of men who frequented the Boston-area services, the cases of more than 30 of them were heard in court in Cambridge in March.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2025
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Records indicate that Combs frequented the luxury hotel starting in 2008, with the bookings often being made under his and Ventura’s various aliases.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
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As a kid, Brex Todd remembers visiting his dad at his fire station, and hearing his stories.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2025
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The Norwalk Seaport Association and the Greens Ledge Light Preservation Society announced a trio of five-hour cruises to visit two of Connecticut’s most iconic lighthouses: Greens Ledge and Sheffield Island, according to the groups.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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“Resort (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort%20%28to%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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