as in to facilitate
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to cause (something) to happen faster
They've asked the judge to expedite the lawsuits. We'll do what we can to expedite the processing of your insurance claim.
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Recent Examples of expedite
Assumes the Legislature will make various changes to statute aimed at expediting project delivery, reducing costs, facilitating financing, and increasing the agency’s flexibility.
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Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 May 2026
This technique expedites growth, produces larger fruit, and leads to earlier harvests by directing the plant's energy to the main vine and developing cucumbers rather than unnecessary foliage.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
For a Jays team hanging on the edge of contention, Miles’ expedited education is keeping the team competitive every five days.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Indeed, part of Cuba’s transition to solar energy has already been expedited by assistance from foreign nations, including China and Brazil.
—Isabella Elias, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
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Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 May 2026
This technique expedites growth, produces larger fruit, and leads to earlier harvests by directing the plant's energy to the main vine and developing cucumbers rather than unnecessary foliage.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
For a Jays team hanging on the edge of contention, Miles’ expedited education is keeping the team competitive every five days.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Indeed, part of Cuba’s transition to solar energy has already been expedited by assistance from foreign nations, including China and Brazil.
—Isabella Elias, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
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Furthermore, there must also be departures from midfield or further up the pitch to facilitate him, both in terms of squad planning and making the numbers work in terms of FFP.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, who helped facilitate the Tigray peace talks, is leading 73 observers from the African Union.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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That’s another bill that doesn’t include her name because a Senate version of the legislation, which was designed to accelerate biomedical research, is what eventually passed, Owens said.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The consumer demand, in both African domestic markets and globally, is documented and accelerating.—
Lisa Curtis,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Expedite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedite. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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