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
If a judge issues an arrest warrant in response to a major violation, the Cook County Sheriff's Office has agreed to expedite service of the warrant, and the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk's Office has agreed to place that case on the judge's court call within 24 hours.
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Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
When Campbell suffered an MCL injury toward the end of the regular season, Moses brought a hyperbaric chamber to the team’s facility in an attempt to help expedite Campbell’s recovery.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Tuesday’s announcement builds upon a measure that took effect in May of last year, which aimed to simplify and expedite the legalization process.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
The order also directs federal agencies to expedite waivers, permits and approvals to work around any environmental, historic preservation or natural resource laws that might stand in the way of construction.
—David Wilson, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
When Campbell suffered an MCL injury toward the end of the regular season, Moses brought a hyperbaric chamber to the team’s facility in an attempt to help expedite Campbell’s recovery.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Tuesday’s announcement builds upon a measure that took effect in May of last year, which aimed to simplify and expedite the legalization process.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
The order also directs federal agencies to expedite waivers, permits and approvals to work around any environmental, historic preservation or natural resource laws that might stand in the way of construction.
—David Wilson, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedite
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When the compositions aren’t foiled, the chemicals break down the fabric even further, facilitating oxidation and the subsequent development of radiant green coats.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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Alex Pavlak is a professional engineer, Severna Park resident and the chair of the Future of Energy Initiative, whose mission is to facilitate the development of sustainable, affordable, clean energy systems.—
Alex Pavlak,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Feb. 2026
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By combining a strong regulatory framework with a dense airport ecosystem, the authority aims to accelerate the testing and deployment of advanced aviation technologies.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Dark Sky Lounge, an add-on, is a 30-minute sound and vibration-based therapy that is meant to accelerate muscle recovery and bring you into a deep state of relaxation—a perfect pre-treatment experience.—
David Duran,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Expedite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedite. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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