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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedients
Noun
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That position of strength means, in the local media, the messaging can often be shaped to the club’s advantage.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025 -
Flax is known to promote good digestive health and prevent constipation, thanks to plenty of insoluble fiber and soluble fiber (both of which facilitate digestion and regular bowel movements through slightly different means).—
Christina Chaey,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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The puck needs to be on their stick as much as possible, with the new coach’s philosophies aimed at creating more opportunities to play fast, attack in transition and generate extra possessions.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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But others, especially in the small modular reactor (SMR) field, are now making forays into the public market, creating new opportunities and risks for retail investors.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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He was overshadowed by the four other second-half substitutes introduced by Hurzeler at Stamford Bridge.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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For those who may not be able to find sweetsop locally, paw paw or guava make great substitutes.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the 2024 session, Arizona legislators introduced bills that would have implemented stronger workplace safety measures for heat risks.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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This can include passive deterrence or more direct space control measures.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But emphasizing misleading stats risks overshadowing the need to allocate resources for interventions where numbers are much higher.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Abide Women’s Health Services will offer pregnancy testing, prenatal and postpartum care, and maternal resources at the Center for Transforming Lives campus.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Surrounded by turquoise Caribbean waters along a sandy white beach, a total of six individual resorts (including one that's adults-only) make up the Barceló Maya Grand Resort for a total of more than 3,500 rooms and suites.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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But while one side of the island is home to dazzling resorts and white sand, the other end is still wild — and home to a new species.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Expedients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedients. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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