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
Prior to the launch of Sunday Ticket in 1994, a Colts fan marooned in Gotham would have no recourse but to head out to a sports bar.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
The United States Premier Hockey League’s bylaws, which USA TODAY obtained, offer no recourse to players whose teams don’t deliver on their promises.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
So with little legislative recourse, the nursery workers are taking their message directly to the stores that sell their plants – and the customers who buy them.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
There is no recourse for the victim.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
The United States Premier Hockey League’s bylaws, which USA TODAY obtained, offer no recourse to players whose teams don’t deliver on their promises.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
So with little legislative recourse, the nursery workers are taking their message directly to the stores that sell their plants – and the customers who buy them.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
There is no recourse for the victim.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recourse
Noun
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But that had more to do with the score, an opportunity to get Dalton Rushing more at-bats, and getting Ohtani ready for his start on the mound Wednesday.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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After seeing his team squander chance after chance, Etowah’s Matthew Sharman wasn’t going to waste any opportunity to score.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Sokoloff blamed Mejia himself for alienating city officials and motivating them to cut his resources.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Cities are just starting to get a handle on the costs associated with the crisis, including fire and police department costs and strains on city resources.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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“Recourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recourse. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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