as in expedience
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
the expediency of such a plan is questionable
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Recent Examples of expediency
Critics argue that it can be used for political expediency or to shield allies from accountability, potentially undermining the justice system's integrity.
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Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Like Carl, Akram crosses lines, though his transgressions are fueled by expediency rather than temper.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2025
And there are a lot of people within Biden world that feel that that decision was made for political expediency.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 20 May 2025
Altman was also seemingly trying to circumvent safety processes for expediency.
—Karen Hao, The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
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Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Like Carl, Akram crosses lines, though his transgressions are fueled by expediency rather than temper.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2025
And there are a lot of people within Biden world that feel that that decision was made for political expediency.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 20 May 2025
Altman was also seemingly trying to circumvent safety processes for expediency.
—Karen Hao, The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expediency
Noun
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Even so, a few of the essays seem shaped by expedience.—
Danny Heitman,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 May 2025
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Redemptive leadership at this level means designing for legacy, not expedience.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, this is intrinsically linked to California’s economic dynamism, desirability and the high demand for its quality of life, amenities and progressive social environment.—
DeAndre Evans,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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While foods like cold cereal or bacon and eggs have dominated the standard American breakfast for decades, oatmeal continues to grow in popularity and desirability.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Noun
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In all negotiations, prudence cannot be sacrificed.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Waugh: Fundamentally, Newcastle want to significantly bolster Howe’s squad while maintaining financial prudence.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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“Expediency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expediency. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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