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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resorted

To tackle the severe droughts and water shortages that plague the country, Kazakhstan has resorted to cloud seeding, a weather modification method previously unseen in Central Asia.

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

The hospital has also doubled up many of its single-occupancy hospital rooms, converted its gift shop to a procedure room and resorted to treating patients in what were once meditation and waiting rooms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

He said it was with deep regret that the band had to cancel their slot, which they hardly ever resorted to.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

For days before his PortaSplit arrived, he had resorted to squirting water on his face to keep cool at home.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026

“Low rainfall ruined this year’s crops, and there have been food shortages. Many people have resorted to eating grass. Grass! Can you imagine?”

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai