Thesaurus results for RECOURSE

recourse

noun

ˈrē-ˌkȯrs

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 on the Web So far, the only recourse for people who were injured or for the families of those who died in the fire or ensuing floods has been to sue the federal government — a long, uncertain process. —

Patrick Lohmann, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2024 Unexpected deactivations without recourse were a problem, too. —

Tatiana Walk-Morris, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024 Without access to legal representation, people are evicted, lose access to critical services, or face unsafe conditions without recourse. —

Renee Hsia, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 If parents disagree with anything in the IEP, their recourse is to file a due process complaint with the state, which many families see as daunting and potentially costly. —

Melanie Asmar, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for recourse