as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
made the expedient decision to sell the land to whomever offered the most money
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as in substitute
a temporary replacement
if you're a spectator caught without rainwear at a sporting event, then a plastic garbage bag makes an acceptable, if unfashionable, expedient
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as in means
an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result
he vowed to use any expedient available to get the project done on time
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as in opportunity
something that one uses to accomplish an end especially when the usual means is not available
since there wasn't a single bandage left in our backpacks, we had to use a bandanna, our only expedient
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Recent Examples of expedient
Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Feb. 2025
The United States can also develop transient but expedient partnerships with democratic and nondemocratic states alike, particularly those that fear dominance by assertive regional powers.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2019
Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Too often their efforts have been restricted by what politicians consider expedient and necessary.
—Marquis William Childs, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Firing all probationary employees—which is the most expedient way to reduce the size of government—is a blunt instrument.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Feb. 2025
The United States can also develop transient but expedient partnerships with democratic and nondemocratic states alike, particularly those that fear dominance by assertive regional powers.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2019
Noun
Lawmakers might find it more expedient to write clearer statutes.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Too often their efforts have been restricted by what politicians consider expedient and necessary.
—Marquis William Childs, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedient
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Washington State's prudent financial governance stands in stark contrast to Washington DC's struggle with fiscal discipline.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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In each case, Simon stresses that best-available player not only is the safest approach but also the most prudent.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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If used mindfully, AI can be part of a modern intimacy toolkit, if not leveraged as a substitute for human connection.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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Here is Tim’s verdict, based on the lad’s 38 minutes as a substitute.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The class is specifically designed to provide an opportunity to ask questions about Christianity and our Lutheran theology.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2025
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In 2014, two decades after her dismissal, Silverman took the opportunity to host SNL.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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There is no obvious spot for two more games on the opening weekend that would provide a desirable, exclusive TV window.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Dear Liz: My husband and I built a home on a hillside over 30 years ago in a desirable neighborhood with a beautiful view.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2025
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Created through a bipartisan measure signed into law by President Trump in 2020, the lifeline serves veterans and non-English speakers in addition to LGBTQ+ young people.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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However, opponents argued that the measures would place undue financial pressure on lower-income residents while generating insufficient revenue to cover the anticipated budget gaps.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Federal labor law generally does not allow workers to sue for violations in court, so the board is often their only recourse.—
John Kruzel,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Weaver’s family is now left with nearly $1 million in medical bills and little recourse because the teen did not have insurance, CBS reported.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
17 May 2025
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The one that was pretty impactful for me at Cannes, at least life trajectory wise, probably more impactful than all of those other films, came in 2012.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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If not, while national security, stability, and local shipbuilding growth are important, adding levies to tariffs this year may not be wise.—
Phillip Molnar,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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In March, as Trump was preparing to roll out his tariffs, House Republican leadership slipped language into a stopgap funding bill to prevent any member of Congress from challenging the national emergency Trump has declared to implement them.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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These geoengineering techniques are seen as potential stopgap measures, providing additional time for societies to ramp up efforts to cut carbon emissions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Expedient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedient. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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