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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Every home is haunted by its previous residents, but prewar apartments in the Village have particularly colorful ghosts.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025 -
As secrets unravel in a house full of narcissists, Laurel must confront not only a killer but also the haunting truths of her own past.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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After consulting with multiple veterinarians, the consensus has always been that amputation isn’t necessary or beneficial for her.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Tips for Washing Every Type of Bathrobe Before washing a bathrobe, consult the care tag for instructions about the water temperature, wash cycle, and drying method the manufacturer recommends.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Serpentine has two separate gallery spaces, each situated in Hyde Park—a 350-acre public park in West London, frequented mostly by tourists and the citizens of the wealthy neighboring postcodes.—
Oskar Oprey,
Artforum,
28 Jan. 2025
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Contact information for one of Trump’s new press staffers was written on a piece of notebook paper and taped to a computer monitor in an area frequented by the press.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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Debra Tice spoke at a news conference in Damascus, Syria, after being allowed to visit for the first time in almost a decade.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The conversation also happens to play out on the bench once visited by Interview With the Vampire's Louis (Jacob Anderson), Lestat, and Claudia (first played by Bailey Bass, then Delainey Hayles) in New Orleans.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Resort (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort%20%28to%29. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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