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

General Mills has resorted to cutting prices even when it hurts earnings, just to stop consumers from walking away.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 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

Unable to find buyers for their properties, some sellers have resorted to multiple price cuts in order to get an offer.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026

"The enemy has resorted to the dissemination of blatant disinformation and fake claims by its highest-ranking officials," he said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026

“Trickeries and all methods of deceit will be resorted to.”

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann