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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

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Head of emergency operations in La Gomera Héctor Cabrera told public broadcaster TVE the bus passengers "were staying at a resort" on the island.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The blaze at Le Constellation, a bar in the upmarket Alpine resort, broke out in the early hours of January 1 as people celebrated the New Year.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Neom recently canceled major construction contracts at a $38 billion luxury mountain project, meant to be the first outdoor ski resort in the Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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

“I leave for five minutes, and you resort to shouting? Please remember to keep this conversation civilized.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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