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 The days of allowing Curry and Draymond Green to give away possessions with no recourse are over. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026 Challenged on all sides, Hansen finds that his only recourse is to throw himself, with ever more frenzied self-seriousness, into his work. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026 People arrested at these checkpoints have virtually no legal recourse and many young men have subsequently been forced into the military. — Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026 That's an attractive recourse for all savers, but especially those with large, six-figure amounts such as $150,000 that need protection now. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recourse
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  1. opportunity
  2. resource
Noun
  • When the cast visited Japan in March 2025, Mystery Channel hosted a special event attended by 270 lucky fans chosen from applicants nationwide, giving them the opportunity to meet and interact with the cast.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • With Marcadé and now Without Production, Platform6 brings together the talent and the creative excellence to capture this opportunity.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of opportunity
Noun
  • Those school resource officers cover multiple schools in localized areas, according to the district’s social media posts.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In fact, the National Trust for Historic Preservation says the nationwide average for a review is 16 days, and that 98% of those reviews conclude that the project will have no adverse effect on nearby historic resources.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of resource

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“Recourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recourse. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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