Synonyms of expedite

expedite

verb

as in to facilitate

formal 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.

Related Words

• facilitate
• accelerate
• aid
• encourage
• ease
• hasten
• dispatch
• quicken
• hurry
• fast-track
• rush
• speed (up)
• urge
• push
• spur
• whisk
• race
• propel
• stir
• bundle
• prod
• drive
• goad

Dissimilar Words

• impede
• hinder
• delay
• restrain
• hamper
• interfere (with)
• encumber
• stop
• hobble
• hold back
• tie up
• check
• stay
• rein (in)
• arrest
• hold up
• stall
• shackle
• fetter
• brake
• still
• trammel
• slow (down)
• retard
• decelerate
• manacle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of expedite

The district’s filing cited a separate testing room, counseling offers, an independent investigation and expedited approval of Keeler’s transfer to Puyallup High School. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Crews are expediting work, which will require full shutdowns of the route, officials said. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

To expedite production, states should consider using existing facilities, such as purchasing or leasing space from public, nonprofit, or private entities. — Joel Dodge, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026

However, this latest action comes as the administration is working on a deal with Democrats that seeks to expedite the buildout of energy and infrastructure projects across the board. — Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2026

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