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as in haunt
a place for spending time or for socializing
the island port was once the resort of smugglers, pirates, and other unsavory characters
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as in opportunity
something that one uses to accomplish an end especially when the usual means is not available
use this money only as a last resort
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Recent Examples of resort
The Morettis, who co-own Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski-resort of Crans-Montana, were interviewed by prosecutors in Switzerland's southwestern Wallis canton as the country held a national day of mourning for the 40 people killed in last week's disaster.
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CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
This classic Disney resort has the best amenity possible—its backyard is the Magic Kingdom.
—Valerie Marino, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Sunday, as the White House explores possible paths to end Europe’s largest land war since World War II.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
An avalanche last Friday killed a ski patroller and left another patroller injured at the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area in the eastern Sierra, according to the resort.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
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Juicy, whole lobster served grilled or blackened is best, though the menu at this famous haunt features every possible elaboration of the dish.—
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Seibert’s niece, said her uncle indulged his love of travel the past three years, even going on a road trip to his old haunts in Washington, Idaho and Montana.—
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Visit during the dry season, December to April, for cooler weather and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities.—
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Calf and ankle injuries unfortunately curbed a few of his opportunities down the stretch.—
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Home equity loans, however, provide a viable and cost-effective recourse for borrowers now.—
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But in Japan, there’s no legal recourse and canceling a location shoot with short notice is an accepted part of the culture.—
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Bass' statement said that LA's Bureau of Street Services dedicated additional resources towards the repairs, which included personnel who would be working longer hours to make the streets safer.—
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That’s why our Five Borough Jobs Campaign — the only group in New York City representing businesses of all sizes in every borough — is proposing a comprehensive, proactive agenda to address the front line challenges our members face with resources and clarity.—
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“Resort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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