RESORTED (TO) Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

resorted (to)

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past tense of resort (to)

as in turned (to)

to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage unable to achieve their ends politically, some of the opposition groups have begun to resort to violence

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to go to or spend time in often resorted to the library whenever he felt the need for a little peace and quiet

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Staff and patrons report feeling cold spots and hair-pulling near a painting that hangs in the back, and co-owner Isaac Mejia even had three different mediums confirm that the women’s bathroom is haunted by a little girl.

Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Themes at these Phoenix and Scottsdale bars vary from whimsical to spooky to downright haunted, with decorations like legs coming through the ceiling, a headless man roaming the shadows and playful vintage decor that's more nostalgic than nail-biting.

Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024

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“Resorted (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resorted%20%28to%29. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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