recourses

noun

plural of recourse
as in resources
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 recourses In April, a federal judge denied Bankman-Fried’s motion for a new trial, leaving the pardon request as one of the crypto convict’s last remaining legal recourses. — Camila Grigera Naon, Fortune, 9 June 2026
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  1. resources
  2. opportunities
Noun
  • The original plan changed because of substantial delays caused by global conflicts and suppliers redirecting their resources towards military products, including drones and missiles.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Eisenkot argued that Israel needed to concentrate its military resources on defeating Hamas in the south before embarking on another major conflict.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of resources
Noun
  • In Singapore, where retail payments are already highly efficient, stablecoins may have fewer applications in consumer transactions, while corporate payments could offer greater opportunities, Driver said.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Organizations that proactively consider employee skill sets and willingness or desire for change can then weigh those skills and desires against firm needs, bringing more opportunities to their employee set.
    — Tim Brackney, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of opportunities

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“Recourses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recourses. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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