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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
Located in the Gulf of Thailand, the island is widely known for its resorts, white sand beaches and cultural attractions.
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Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
The resort’s manager also pointed to the reduction in hours of operation for the nearby North Troy, VT border crossing.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
While Jekyll Island is best known for its beaches, resorts, and landmarks like Driftwood Beach and Horton House, its beachfront bars are what visitors are most excited about right now.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Choose to travel smarter and find Thailand’s high-end experience without the crowds at one these five luxury resorts.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resort
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In my experience, clarity now becomes a key factor in how long fish will stay in their high-water haunts.—
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Ray scopes out the old haunts and doesn’t find much outside confirmation that the killer Aryan meth-running biker gang is still on the hunt for both of them.—
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In October, Pittman had the opportunity to follow in his grandfather's airborne footsteps.—
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The Yankees will have an opportunity to add an upgrade at the trade deadline.—
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Private-sector work generally does not qualify for PSLF, so these borrowers may have little recourse if this tax code change happens.—
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Audiences have no choice but to exist in the theatrical moment, without recourse to linear logic, sententious language or psychological epiphanies.—
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The National Problem Gambling Help Line — 1-800-GAMBLER — connects people to local resources.—
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Firelight supports, provides resources to and advocates on behalf of documentary filmmakers of color. Smith, who announced her departure from Firelight Media in July 2024, stayed on as interim president and CEO while the company held a nationwide search for her replacement.—
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“Resort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resort. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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