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
Oklahoma executed a man Thursday whose transfer to state custody was expedited by the Trump administration.
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 13 June 2025
Blockbuster ticket sales and Tony wins for Nicole Scherzinger’s ongoing Broadway iteration, directed by Jamie Lloyd, could embolden Hollywood to expedite development and production on a screen version.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 June 2025
When Thune first sought to expedite the stablecoin bill, a contingent of crypto-friendly Democrats pulled their support, alleging Republicans had prematurely cut off negotiations and ultimately voting down a motion to advance the bill.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 11 June 2025
Delta towns and farmers, environmental groups and the coastal salmon fishing industry are fighting the project and the governor’s latest move to expedite construction.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 13 June 2025
Blockbuster ticket sales and Tony wins for Nicole Scherzinger’s ongoing Broadway iteration, directed by Jamie Lloyd, could embolden Hollywood to expedite development and production on a screen version.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 June 2025
When Thune first sought to expedite the stablecoin bill, a contingent of crypto-friendly Democrats pulled their support, alleging Republicans had prematurely cut off negotiations and ultimately voting down a motion to advance the bill.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 11 June 2025
Delta towns and farmers, environmental groups and the coastal salmon fishing industry are fighting the project and the governor’s latest move to expedite construction.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedite
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On top of that, malware kits and other resources that can help to facilitate infostealer attacks can be found on those markets.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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The trainers and front desk teams often remember names and help facilitate community.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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This can accelerate aging and increase the risk for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 June 2025
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India’s space ambitions have accelerated under Modi, who was elected to a third term last June and has tried to assert India’s place on the global stage.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
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“Expedite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedite. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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