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as in haunt
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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2
as in opportunity
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 resort
My novel-in-progress is set at a beach resort between Naples and Rome.
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Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
The all-inclusive resort is among the properties in the peninsula’s hotel corridor.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2025
In late 2021, COMO Hotels and Resorts came on to manage the resort and revamped the spa programming, incorporating wellness in everything from the menus to the daily activities.
—Samantha Brooks, Vogue, 3 June 2025
Zermatt is one of Switzerland's most exclusive Alpine resorts, visited by affluent European skiers.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
The all-inclusive resort is among the properties in the peninsula’s hotel corridor.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2025
In late 2021, COMO Hotels and Resorts came on to manage the resort and revamped the spa programming, incorporating wellness in everything from the menus to the daily activities.
—Samantha Brooks, Vogue, 3 June 2025
Zermatt is one of Switzerland's most exclusive Alpine resorts, visited by affluent European skiers.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resort
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At some 2,000 feet, the Greene County property lies in the legendary haunts of Rip Van Winkle and has a direct view of Hunter Mountain ski slopes in front of it.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Residents now hope that Pope Leo’s election will bring the village redemption, starting with his old haunts.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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With today's vote in the Senate, Texas will lay the foundation for protecting women's spaces and opportunities.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Riley took the opportunity to ask Pitt about the 8-year-long legal battle after his ex-wife, actress Angelina Jolie, first filed for divorce on Sept. 20, 2016.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Government leaders must demand algorithmic audits, transparency about AI decision making and citizen recourse when errors occur.—
Darshan Tiwari,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Maryland’s method, by contrast, lacks predictability and places too much discretion in the hands of the comptroller, without transparency or meaningful recourse.—
Sakinah Tillman,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2025
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The now famous feud, magnified and distorted by self-interested tycoons, escalated a simple disagreement to encourage a land grab in the Tug Valley, destroying rich resources, economic livelihoods and a previously peaceful way of life.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Cal Fire status update Situation Summary Forward progress has been stopped and resources are being released.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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“Resort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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