expedited

Definition of expeditednext
past tense of expedite

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of expedited Changing a name is typically the subject of a formal review process; however, the process was expedited with the president's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico. Joey Garrison, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 In time, that may prove to be Steur — though the Brazilian midfielder’s exit has potentially expedited the process. Chris Waugh, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Shelly Sterling effectively expedited the removal of her husband by taking him to court. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The Vietnamese government did not respond to questions about whether the project was discussed during the negotiations or why officials expedited its approval. Luke Fountain, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 As of late afternoon Friday, there were 10 different holds and objections to the bill being expedited for a vote, with an additional eight holds pertaining to the PCSA on its own. Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 The article has been corrected to reflect that the university system’s timeline was expedited, not delayed. Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 One way is to invest in TSA PreCheck, which offers expedited security and tends to have shorter lines. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 So that expedited growth also reflects Simmons’ drive and intelligence — among other traits that animate the athleticism of his 6-foot-4, 215-pound frame and powerful left throwing arm. Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedited
Verb
  • Then the Chinese e-moto industry happened; the internet, of course, facilitated the change, and someone decided that a motorcycle capable of doing 40+ mph should cost about as much as a decent mountain bike.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Their 12-hour work days, facilitated by a sun that never sets, gave them ample time to marvel at the fact that Cassiope and Pedicularis exist here at all.
    Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Since that time, calls for self-sufficiency in blood products have grown louder among industry stakeholders, academics, and political advisers – and efforts to address the plasma shortfalls have accelerated.
    CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Last summer’s One Big Beautiful Bill accelerated the end of several clean-energy tax credits, including a $7,500 credit for buying an EV.
    Razak Diallo, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Expedited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedited. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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