as in opportunity
something that one uses to accomplish an end especially when the usual means is not available
a toddler quickly learns that a tantrum is a surefire recourse when a polite request for something is met with parental indifference
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Recent Examples of recourse
And the Discord is an active, information-rich hub, with more than 70 dedicated channels offering recourses on everything from cleanup and construction to remediation and renters, from taxes and attorneys, to taking care of kids.
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Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
The policies limit free expression leaving students without meaningful recourse or transparency, the suit alleges.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2025
Attorney William Barnwell told Fox 2 that men could have civil legal recourse if the posts affect their work, family life, or reputation as defamation might apply.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Any other city and municipality government, agency or volunteer group that is offering recourses to those affected by the floods can send their information to The Enquirer at cinlocalnews@cincinna.gannett.com.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
The policies limit free expression leaving students without meaningful recourse or transparency, the suit alleges.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2025
Attorney William Barnwell told Fox 2 that men could have civil legal recourse if the posts affect their work, family life, or reputation as defamation might apply.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Any other city and municipality government, agency or volunteer group that is offering recourses to those affected by the floods can send their information to The Enquirer at cinlocalnews@cincinna.gannett.com.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recourse
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The trend is part of a global $2.24 billion adult recreational sports industry that's headed toward $3 billion by 2028 as adults seek out new opportunities for social connection, according to online market research company ReportLinker.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Call to Service will feature more than 40 local nonprofits, each presenting their volunteer opportunities in an expo-style event.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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The company instead focused its efforts on hosting its own festival, leaving little time for Hospitality Included to gather resources to produce the event on its own.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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As the only active fire in the region, fire officials have ample resources to attack the flames.—
The Press Democrat,
Mercury News,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Recourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recourse. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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