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Q: How is the word 'resort' different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of resort are expedient , makeshift , resource , shift , and stopgap . While all these words mean "something one turns to in the absence of the usual means or source of supply," resource and resort apply to anything one falls back upon. // exhausted all of their resources // a last resort

Q: When is 'expedient' a more appropriate choice than 'resort'?

Although the words expedient and resort have much in common, expedient may apply to any device or contrivance used when the usual one is not at hand or not possible. // a flimsy expedient

Q: When can 'makeshift' be used instead of 'resort'?

In some situations, the words makeshift and resort are roughly equivalent. However, makeshift implies an inferior expedient adopted because of urgent need or allowed through indifference. // old equipment employed as a makeshift

Q: When would 'shift' be a good substitute for 'resort'?

The meanings of shift and resort largely overlap; however, shift implies a tentative or temporary imperfect expedient. // desperate shifts to stave off foreclosure

Q: When could 'stopgap' be used to replace 'resort'?

While the synonyms stopgap and resort are close in meaning, stopgap applies to something used temporarily as an emergency measure. // a new law intended only as a stopgap

resort

noun

ri-ˈzȯrt

Definition of resort

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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How is the word resort different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of resort are expedient, makeshift, resource, shift, and stopgap. While all these words mean "something one turns to in the absence of the usual means or source of supply," resource and resort apply to anything one falls back upon.

exhausted all of their resources

a last resort

When is expedient a more appropriate choice than resort?

Although the words expedient and resort have much in common, expedient may apply to any device or contrivance used when the usual one is not at hand or not possible.

a flimsy expedient

When can makeshift be used instead of resort?

In some situations, the words makeshift and resort are roughly equivalent. However, makeshift implies an inferior expedient adopted because of urgent need or allowed through indifference.

old equipment employed as a makeshift

When would shift be a good substitute for resort?

The meanings of shift and resort largely overlap; however, shift implies a tentative or temporary imperfect expedient.

desperate shifts to stave off foreclosure

When could stopgap be used to replace resort?

While the synonyms stopgap and resort are close in meaning, stopgap applies to something used temporarily as an emergency measure.

a new law intended only as a stopgap

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Recent Examples of resort Disturbing details paint a graphic picture of how a loving father and his 3-year-old son were stabbed to death inside a popular family resort during the family's multi-week extended stay. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 The integrated resort also hosted TOKEN2049 at its Expo & Convention Centre, underscoring how major business conferences and sporting events are increasingly overlapping. — Jenny Lee,matthew Tan, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Bellaiche, who is 56 years old, for the last year has served as CEO of luxury resort operator Sani/Ikos Group. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 Multiple ski resorts across Colorado shared their excitement on Tuesday after receiving their first snowfall of the 2026-2027 season. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resort

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Noun

Thoughtful extras include a handy waterproof bag for wet swimwear and the gift of a black handbook with the owner’s favorite island haunts.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Childhood memories, neighborhood haunts and her Thai and Filipino family have inspired her recent creations.

— Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of haunt

Noun

When the cast visited Japan in March 2025, Mystery Channel hosted a special event attended by 270 lucky fans chosen from applicants nationwide, giving them the opportunity to meet and interact with the cast.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
With Marcadé and now Without Production, Platform6 brings together the talent and the creative excellence to capture this opportunity.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of opportunity

Noun

Those school resource officers cover multiple schools in localized areas, according to the district’s social media posts.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
In fact, the National Trust for Historic Preservation says the nationwide average for a review is 16 days, and that 98% of those reviews conclude that the project will have no adverse effect on nearby historic resources.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of resource

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