resorting

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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Resorting to facial recognition and other technologies addresses the reality that self-reported age has proven unreliable, with minors routinely lying about their birthdates to circumvent platform safety measures.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Resorting to artificial intelligence is not an option, at least for now.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

Resorting to his accustomed modesty, Mr. Kitman, tongue planted firmly in cheek, also soliloquized on his bona fides as a constructive critic rather than a chronic kvetch.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2023

Resorting to human vote-counters may seem archaic in an age of same-day Amazon deliveries.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2016

Resorting to a favorite tactic, they arranged a special vacation for the family living in the apartment above Penkovsky.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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