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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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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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How is the word resort different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of resort are expedient, makeshift, resource, shift, and stopgap. While all these words mean "something one turns to in the absence of the usual means or source of supply," resource and resort apply to anything one falls back upon.

exhausted all of their resources
a last resort

When is expedient a more appropriate choice than resort?

Although the words expedient and resort have much in common, expedient may apply to any device or contrivance used when the usual one is not at hand or not possible.

a flimsy expedient

When can makeshift be used instead of resort?

In some situations, the words makeshift and resort are roughly equivalent. However, makeshift implies an inferior expedient adopted because of urgent need or allowed through indifference.

old equipment employed as a makeshift

When would shift be a good substitute for resort?

The meanings of shift and resort largely overlap; however, shift implies a tentative or temporary imperfect expedient.

desperate shifts to stave off foreclosure

When could stopgap be used to replace resort?

While the synonyms stopgap and resort are close in meaning, stopgap applies to something used temporarily as an emergency measure.

a new law intended only as a stopgap

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Recent Examples of resort Located in the Gulf of Thailand, the island is widely known for its resorts, white sand beaches and cultural attractions. Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025 The resort’s manager also pointed to the reduction in hours of operation for the nearby North Troy, VT border crossing. Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025 While Jekyll Island is best known for its beaches, resorts, and landmarks like Driftwood Beach and Horton House, its beachfront bars are what visitors are most excited about right now. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025 Choose to travel smarter and find Thailand’s high-end experience without the crowds at one these five luxury resorts. Emese MacZko, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for resort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resort
Noun
  • In my experience, clarity now becomes a key factor in how long fish will stay in their high-water haunts.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Ray scopes out the old haunts and doesn’t find much outside confirmation that the killer Aryan meth-running biker gang is still on the hunt for both of them.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Within walking distance lies the historic Gastown neighborhood, where cobblestone streets lead to exceptional dining and shopping opportunities.
    Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The Yankees will have an opportunity to add an upgrade at the trade deadline.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Many others fall victim to arbitrary decisions by platforms that have no meaningful oversight and provide little recourse, appeal, or ability to leave.
    Spencer Cox, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
  • This layered approach ensures users have clear, enforceable recourse if public-sector websites fail to meet accessibility standards.
    Ran Ronen, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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  • Casualties are anticipated to rise in the coming days, and those in the region are asking for additional resources.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Donald Trump hopes to control Greenland, a strategic territory rich in mineral resources.
    Juliette Pavy, The Dial, 1 Apr. 2025

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“Resort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.

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