Thesaurus results for EXPEDIENTS

expedients

noun

plural of expedient

as in makeshifts

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 opportunities

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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Noun

In my West Palm Beach practice, cancer patients who need these skin substitutes instead have open head wounds.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
For 74 minutes, this game was goalless, but part of the joy of World Cups comes from substitutes actually making their mark.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of substitutes

Noun

At the moment, Congress is having a terrible time deciding how to levy taxes, go to war, protect Social Security, confirm judges and live within its means.

— Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Visiting teams, particularly from wealthy nations with the means to pay for it, will also request the most secluded rooms in the hotel, and away from the street side to minimize noise exposure.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of means

Noun

Birding is growing in popularity across Georgia, where backyards, parks and green spaces offer opportunities to spot everything from soaring raptors to colorful song birds.

— Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
For consumption, Temasek sees opportunities in spending on experiences over goods, and homegrown consumer brands that have proved innovation capabilities, over foreign brands.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Definition of opportunities

Noun

Authorities have been introducing new measures to ensure the smooth flow of goods across all customs ports.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 9 July 2026
The latest arrivals are expected to be held at a maximum-security prison for up to a year, as Eswatini pledges to protect their rights while tightening security measures.

— Nokukhanya Musi, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of measures

Noun

The motion called on Lineage to keep providing resources and financial support for county community response centers, including food, water, masks and air purifiers.

— City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026
The loan and the acquisition would be entirely financed through the bidder’s own financial resources.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

Definition of resources

Noun

Yet Albania’s bunker-laden landscape may soon feature a pair of luxury resorts, at least if Jared Kushner has his way.

— Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
Rancho Mirage, a luxurious California desert escape, thrives even in summer's intense heat, drawing visitors with stunning landscapes and discounted five-star resorts like The Ritz-Carlton and Omni Rancho Las Palmas.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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