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• last resort — Synonyms and related words: action, ad hoc measure, answer, artifice, contrivance, countermove, coup, course of action, demarche, dernier ressort, device, dodge, effort, expedient, gimmick, hope, improvisation, jury rig, jury rigged expedient,… …   Moby Thesaurus

• measure — Synonyms and related words: A, Alexandrine, Spenserian stanza, Stabreim, a, accent, accent mark, accentuation, accommodate, accommodation, accomplished fact, accomplishment, accord, achievement, acreage, act, acta, action, ad hoc measure, adapt,… …   Moby Thesaurus

• resort — Synonyms and related words: ability, action, ad hoc measure, affect, agency, alternative, amusement park, answer, artifice, attend, backup, ballroom, baths, cabaret, cafe chantant, cafe dansant, capacity, capital, casino, club, clubhouse,… …   Moby Thesaurus

• resort — n. & v. n. 1 a place frequented esp. for holidays or for a specified purpose or quality (seaside resort; health resort). 2 a a thing to which one has recourse; an expedient or measure (a taxi was our best resort). b (foll. by to) recourse to; use …   Useful english dictionary

• resort — noun 1) a seaside resort Syn: vacation spot, tourist center, vacationland; retreat; spa; informal tourist trap 2) settle the matter without resort to legal proceedings Syn: recourse to, turning to, the use of, utilizing 3) …   Thesaurus of popular words

• resort — noun strike action is our last resort Syn: option, alternative, choice, possibility, hope, measure, step, recourse, expedient Phrases: resort to …   Synonyms and antonyms dictionary

• measure — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 official action to deal with a problem ADJECTIVE ▪ appropriate, effective, necessary, practical ▪ We urge you to adopt all necessary measures to guarantee people s safety. ▪ key …   Collocations dictionary

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