resorted

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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Some fans have resorted to camping outside overnight to be first in line to buy.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

"The enemy has resorted to the dissemination of blatant disinformation and fake claims by its highest-ranking officials," he said.

From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026

The confusion is intensified for those who don’t speak English, who often resorted to communicating with the clerk through hand signals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Those who have yet to get their hands on the cakes, or deem them too pricey, have resorted to making them at home.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

I throw the paltry offering back in their faces, again and again, until I am desperate, diving for the soggy crusts of bread they have resorted to.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz