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
City officials have tried to expedite the process, starting construction on a new treatment facility last year.
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Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Members of their groups have suggested doctors to help expedite diagnosis and treatment plans or advised ways to cope with the effects of the condition.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
DeSantis, a Republican, has prioritized Everglades restoration and pushed to expedite the reservoir’s construction during his two terms in office.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The Los Angeles City Council is set to meet today for its first session of the new year following a three-week recess, with agenda items expected to include expediting the rebuilding of Pacific Palisades, responding to federal immigration enforcement actions, and increasing city revenue.
—City News Service, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Members of their groups have suggested doctors to help expedite diagnosis and treatment plans or advised ways to cope with the effects of the condition.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
DeSantis, a Republican, has prioritized Everglades restoration and pushed to expedite the reservoir’s construction during his two terms in office.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The Los Angeles City Council is set to meet today for its first session of the new year following a three-week recess, with agenda items expected to include expediting the rebuilding of Pacific Palisades, responding to federal immigration enforcement actions, and increasing city revenue.
—City News Service, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedite
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Our role is to facilitate their dream.—
Jonathan Carone,
Parents,
13 Jan. 2026
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An official advisory board on worker justice could regularly meet with the mayor’s team, facilitating ongoing partnership and inclusion of worker voice.—
Terri Gerstein,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The race to commercialize perovskite technology has accelerated rapidly in recent years.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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The transfer portal, which opened Friday, allows programs to accelerate the rebuilding process and replace departing players — more than 20 in Florida’s case.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Expedite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedite. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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