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 even if other judges rule against ICE’s racist practices in the future, there may be little recourse.
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Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 May 2026
The companies have almost no recourse.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Vancouver likely has no immediate recourse in the near term, beyond carefully managing Demko’s health and workload by strongly considering carrying three netminders next season.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Paying on a credit card could also give you some recourse if something goes wrong, like fraud.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for recourse
Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 May 2026
The companies have almost no recourse.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Vancouver likely has no immediate recourse in the near term, beyond carefully managing Demko’s health and workload by strongly considering carrying three netminders next season.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Paying on a credit card could also give you some recourse if something goes wrong, like fraud.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for recourse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recourse
Noun
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For adventurous types, there are water sports, including diving and kiteboarding, through the Aquatic Center and Kite Club Puntacana; as well as the opportunity to take a polo lesson or ride a horse at Puntacana Polo Club and Equestrian Center.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Coach Rachel Monroe called a timeout to try to set up one last offensive opportunity, but Hagan immediately forced a turnover off the restart whistle, and the Timberwolves held possession for the final moments before the team sprinted towards goalie Lila Zahurak to celebrate.—
Matt Goisman,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
Noun
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While acknowledging policy disagreements with colleagues on how best to address street homelessness, Raman argued the city should focus on directing resources toward strategies that have been proven to move people indoors.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Alert California Additional resources, including aircraft, were called in for assistance.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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“Recourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recourse. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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