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 government has framed the law as an effort to modernize family law and clarify nationality rules, but rights advocates are likely to call out the restrictions on LGBTQ practices and limits imposed on legal recourse in nationality cases.
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CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
If your husband were to get hurt, or if this person from the big box store were to steal or break something, your son would have no recourse.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Shield laws in progressive states protect these traffickers from accountability, leaving women with little recourse.
—Christa Brown, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Pearce says the only recourse left may be the courts.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
If your husband were to get hurt, or if this person from the big box store were to steal or break something, your son would have no recourse.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Shield laws in progressive states protect these traffickers from accountability, leaving women with little recourse.
—Christa Brown, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Pearce says the only recourse left may be the courts.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for recourse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recourse
Noun
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The company is where the customer pain is sharpest, but Lerner sees a much larger opportunity.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Look for opportunities to plug CCU into existing processes with minimal disruption.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The game looks to utilize many systems akin to Animal Crossing like resource collecting and management, as well as crafting to build out houses, gardens, and community areas.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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But these teachings challenge any notion of hoarding resources for oneself—or one’s precious group—at the expense of others in need.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Recourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recourse. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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