resort
verb (used without object)
to have recourse for use, help, or accomplishing something, often as a final available option or resource.
has resorted
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present perfectof resort (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Now, Swift, despite her strong songwriting skills, has resorted to some pretty rote wordplay in recent years.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
Unable to find work or pay to see a doctor, he has resorted to recycling cans and bottles to support himself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Recently, the government has resorted to grand jury subpoenas, which carry more legal weight, to identify users.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 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
Accordingly, she has resorted to the pen of M. Balzac.
From International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 7, August 12, 1850 by Various
