RESORTING (TO) Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

resorting (to)

verb

present participle of resort (to)

as in going (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 haunting

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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The records involve consulting work, paid for with public funds.

— Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
After consulting family, Asghedom started a group chat with Rideaux and their teams.

— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

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The mayor said people visiting historic Bushnell Park don’t want to look down and see a message about slip and falls.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
The Rays open a four-game series against visiting Baltimore beginning Friday, while the Athletics host Texas for three games starting Friday.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

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After completing his four-year stretch, Clayton-Thomas in 1962 began frequenting the music scene on the Yonge Street strip, when Arkansas rockabilly great Ronnie Hawkins gave him his first paying job in music.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
Arthur Van Wyk, who produces comedy events in Durban, began frequenting the bar some three decades ago.

— Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026

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