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resort

[ri-zawrt] / rɪˈzɔrt /
NOUN
vacation place
Synonyms
STRONGEST
camp harbor hideaway hotel inn lodge motel park retreat spot
STRONG
hangout haunt haven hideout nest purlieu refuge rendezvous spa spring
WEAK
fat farm holiday spot hot spring mineral spring stomping ground tourist center tourist trap
NOUN
alternative, recourse
Synonyms
STRONG
chance course device expediency expedient hope makeshift opportunity possibility reference refuge relief resource shift stopgap substitute surrogate
Antonyms
STRONG
permanent
VERB
have recourse to; make use of
Synonyms
STRONG
address affect apply devote direct employ exercise frequent go haunt recur repair run try turn use utilize visit
WEAK
avail oneself of benefit by bring into play fall back on go to head for look to make use of put to use recur to refer to take up turn to
Antonyms
STRONG
abstain break halt ignore misuse shun stay stop
WEAK
avoid dodge

Example Sentences

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During especially snowy years, the resort has remained open as late as early August.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Quiet professionals understand that violence is risky and costly, and use it only as a last resort.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

As for threats, when you resort to them, you’re revealing you are uncertain of the sufficiency of your power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

A former fire safety official in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana remained silent when questioned Wednesday by prosecutors investigating a deadly New Year blaze, his lawyer said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Our first stop is at the island’s famous beach resort!

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

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