as in expediency
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
the proven expedience of the carrot over the stick in getting the most out of people
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Recent Examples of expedience
Will that mission weigh the needs of our community as equal to national political expedience, or is the safety of our people less important than fleeting political optics?
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Keith Wilson,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
Private settlements outside the public eye deprive them of that chance and raise suspicions that boards prioritize expedience over long-term value creation.
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Kai Liekefett,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Even so, a few of the essays seem shaped by expedience.
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Danny Heitman,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 May 2025
Their arrangement begins as a strategy built on mutual expedience, but gradually develops into something more complicated.
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Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Keith Wilson,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
Private settlements outside the public eye deprive them of that chance and raise suspicions that boards prioritize expedience over long-term value creation.
—
Kai Liekefett,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Even so, a few of the essays seem shaped by expedience.
—
Danny Heitman,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 May 2025
Their arrangement begins as a strategy built on mutual expedience, but gradually develops into something more complicated.
—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedience
Noun
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These first citations demonstrate how the idea of a United States of America enlarged itself gradually out of practical expediencies.
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Political expediency, like political misconduct, is not limited to any one party.
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For so long, femininity has been tied to long hair as beauty, softness, desirability, identity.
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Providing access to this information earlier breaks down silos and supports more balanced trade‑offs between desirability, feasibility, profitability and environmental impact—ultimately leading to better products and more responsible development practices.
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Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, is reportedly conducting feasibility and site-selection studies for a new modular spent nuclear fuel reprocessing plant.
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This year’s report instead includes measurements of each idea’s impact, feasibility (high, medium or low) and how long each would likely take (less than a year, one to three years, or more than three years).
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In early February 2026 Caine expressed concerns about initiating a war with Iran, pointing out the risks of a long-term conflict without offering guidance on the advisability of going to war.
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The authors were careful to say that their findings aren’t a blanket endorsement of PSA screening and that men should consult with their doctors about the advisability of the test.
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Considering there were only 33 appearances this past season, such Heat prudence hardly could be viewed as insulting.
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This is how a title is won, with prudence and luck and a foresight that becomes apparent in the afterglow of victory.
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“Expedience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedience. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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