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
The investigation determined that Bexar County had no legal recourse against the league since SS&E had dropped its expansion bid.
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Molly Smith, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026
Most consumers and small businesses have NO clear recourse to getting any of their money back.
—Robert Hormats, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Now the technology embarrasses an umpire even more than a player could, and what’s the recourse?
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Still, that leaves patients with the responsibility of seeking recourse after harm has already been done.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
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Molly Smith, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026
Most consumers and small businesses have NO clear recourse to getting any of their money back.
—Robert Hormats, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Now the technology embarrasses an umpire even more than a player could, and what’s the recourse?
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Still, that leaves patients with the responsibility of seeking recourse after harm has already been done.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for recourse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recourse
Noun
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Wemby likely won’t miss the entire series with a concussion, but Portland has a great opportunity to put the Spurs in a hole with two home games coming up.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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One of Kukuiʻula’s unique amenities is the 10-acre upcountry organic farm, which provides produce and flowers for the resort community as well as opportunities for residents to connect with the land by harvesting crops, cutting tropical blooms, picnicking, or hiking and biking.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Doulas can be a practical and meaningful resource for the daughter, and perhaps her mom.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Those North Hollywood residents appreciated the city's commitment toward ramping up resources in the fight against crime, but acknowledged that the community plays a part in keeping each other's homes safe.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Recourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recourse. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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