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
Nonetheless, servicing backlogs and miscommunications left many borrowers uncertain of their true balances—and with limited recourse.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
But for those suddenly cut off completely, their only recourse is to appeal, which will be difficult with big job cuts at the Social Security Administration.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
As a result, the family was informed that any payout from legal recourse would be minimal.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 6 June 2025
Mary’s only recourse is to try scheming with Kamilla and Star, the latter of which brands their erstwhile underdog alliance as piranhas, small and poised to attack.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 1 May 2025
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
But for those suddenly cut off completely, their only recourse is to appeal, which will be difficult with big job cuts at the Social Security Administration.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
As a result, the family was informed that any payout from legal recourse would be minimal.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 6 June 2025
Mary’s only recourse is to try scheming with Kamilla and Star, the latter of which brands their erstwhile underdog alliance as piranhas, small and poised to attack.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recourse
Noun
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Gilmore acknowledges the game isn’t the same now with name, image and likeness opportunities and, soon, direct payments to athletes becoming larger factors in putting together and keeping together a team.—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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This opportunity explains why VW has continued to work on autonomous ride hailing while car companies like General Motors and Ford have already given up after nearly a decade of hype and billions of dollars invested.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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For many entrepreneurs, especially those running small or startup businesses, creating a scalable marketing strategy can feel daunting, especially when resources are limited.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Monroe said Severance-Lopez had made a large bank deposit, exceeding her claimed resources, since her husband’s arrest.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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“Recourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recourse. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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