recourse

noun

ˈrē-ˌkȯrs How to pronounce recourse (audio)
Definition of recoursenext
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 Carefully evaluate both options, then, before making a final decision and don't discount the advantages of splitting your funds between both account types, which may be your best recourse in today's still uneven and unpredictable economic terrain. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Yet the rights would belong to the administration, and the public would likely have no recourse if a later administration unwound the arrangement. — Sarah Polcz, Time, 12 Aug. 2026 Gillibrand’s letter asks the administration to name its standards for judging a model a national security risk; the legal authority behind export-control orders; which agencies decide; and what recourse companies have. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 That relocation further opened the federal court’s eyes to a larger problem involving ICE detainees, whose only recourse for fighting detention after being denied an immigration bond hearing is to file a habeas petition in federal court. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for recourse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recourse
  1. opportunity
  2. resource
Noun
  • The upcoming 17-day FIBA break could be an opportunity for a new player to acclimate to Hammon’s system in Las Vegas.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond balancing your hormones, these can be some of the most effective ways to manage endometriosis, but as the opportunity grows, so does the potential for misinformation and misleading claims.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of opportunity
Noun
  • Keenum, in his 15th season, remains a tremendous resource for both younger quarterbacks.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Many food bloggers focus on one cuisine, like vegetarian chef Manjula Jain who writes about Indian cuisine, Lola Osinkolu who specializes in Nigerian and indigenous African cooking, and Maangchi, a go-to resource for Korean cooking.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of resource

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“Recourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recourse. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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