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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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The 64-year-old had been staying at the five-star RIU Cabo Verde resort when she started to feel unwell on 8 August last year.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“The IRS has lien and levy power to collect taxes. But to take your primary residence would require court action, which would be a last resort for collection,” Cordes said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

TMZ, which has been hunting politicians during the congressional recess, spotted Graham eating a resort breakfast, walking around with a bubble wand, and getting on Space Mountain.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Near a resort pool and on a narrow balcony, she prances around in a variety of adorable outfits including a pair of custom bedazzled hot pink heel roller skates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

No one had an abortion without regret, she thought; abortions were an action of last resort, when there was no better option.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng