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 Warnock touted the inclusion of his Appraisal Modernization Act, which would provide recourse for homeowners who believe their property appraisals are unfairly low. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 24 June 2026 Shares of Getty Images were down some 55% this year on fears that generative AI would eat its content business, which includes news photographs and video as well as creative stock visuals, without legal recourse. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 23 June 2026 However, with the LLC and Fictitious Business Name registrations lapsed, the Ziyadehs had little recourse other than to voice their discontentment. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 While organizations could potentially dispute any such determination, individual student loan borrowers would have no recourse and no right to appeal if their employer suddenly becomes ineligible for PSLF. — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for recourse
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  1. opportunity
  2. resource
Noun
  • Garibay’s one-handed save denied Jonathan Ricketts a sure goal in the 64th minute, and Moon pulled a 30-yard opportunity off a poor corner kick clearance just wide left.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
  • The event also gave Kansas City’s Ghanaian residents an opportunity to introduce others to Jama, the tradition of singing, chanting and dancing that has long been intertwined with Ghanaian soccer culture and community celebrations.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of opportunity
Noun
  • The ultimate resource for fashion and beauty industry professionals.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 July 2026
  • In addition to music and fireworks, Pittsburgh's Independence Day Celebration is set to feature family-friendly activities, food vendors, a vendor marketplace, a hot air balloon, a Ferris wheel, veterans wellness resources and more.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of resource

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“Recourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recourse. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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