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.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of expedite
Some American companies see China’s export controls as an opportunity to expedite domestic production and push for a stronger supply chain outside China.
—
Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
For a shortcut option the U.S. Customs and Border Protection offers a free app called Mobile Passport Control, or MPC, that can help expedite the security process when arriving back to the United States.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
The group further called on the trade officials to coordinate with the Food and Drug Administration to expedite the approval of safe, alternative sources and to collaborate with Congress on efforts to make the supply chain more resilient.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
In mid-March, Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to expedite deportations.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for expedite
Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
For a shortcut option the U.S. Customs and Border Protection offers a free app called Mobile Passport Control, or MPC, that can help expedite the security process when arriving back to the United States.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
The group further called on the trade officials to coordinate with the Food and Drug Administration to expedite the approval of safe, alternative sources and to collaborate with Congress on efforts to make the supply chain more resilient.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
In mid-March, Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to expedite deportations.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for expedite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedite
Verb
-
The information being requested, argues the company, is beyond what is necessary to facilitate real estate closings in compliance with state and local law.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
-
Some scholars argue that the treaty intentionally facilitated hydraulic development in Jammu and Kashmir, but not necessarily in ways that served local interests.—
Fazlul Haq,
The Conversation,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
In November 2024, the renowned pastor suffered a massive heart attack while delivering a sermon on stage at the church, which was a frightening moment that, according to church insiders, accelerated long-standing plans for succession.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 Apr. 2025
-
Even then—before the rest of the world went AI-crazy—the CEO of Google DeepMind had a stark warning about the accelerating pace of AI progress.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Expedite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedite. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share