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 Parties to a contract have to be confident it will be enforced by a court of law, with no recourse to bribery or political influence. — Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026 The owner has subsequently been unable to occupy or rent the dwelling, and her only recourse has been to price it below market value and attempt to sell. — Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 Enterprise clients in finance, healthcare, SaaS, and critical infrastructure found their core intelligence services abruptly disabled, without exception, prior warning, or effective recourse. — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Children’s bodies, regardless of their gender identity, become open for people to inspect, create rumors about or render public judgment against them, often without any recourse for the children experiencing harm. — Megan Gandy, The Conversation, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for recourse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recourse
  1. opportunity
  2. resource
Noun
  • For many participants, Saturday marks their first opportunity to perform in front of a large audience alongside nationally touring artists.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • But it’s been accused of falling behind in AI, and its core business might have fewer growth opportunities than a rapidly advancing new technology.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of opportunity
Noun
  • According to her campaign website, Johnson believes Kansas schools need more funding and resources.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • February 19 – March 20 Your money and energy need to be treated like real resources, not endless emotional padding.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of resource

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“Recourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recourse. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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