as in facilitated
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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 expedited
Another delay to expedited renegotiations could come courtesy of a potential 18th week of regular season play.
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Alex Sherman, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
As that process unfolds, Enbridge is seeking expedited state and federal permits for the reroute.
—Mike Shriberg, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2025
In one example, a Futurewei chief scientist made a proposal at the ITUTSS that would have altered the architecture of the internet in a way that would have expedited China’s censorship and surveillance operations, according to the select committee.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Poley told me that one of AI’s biggest strengths today is hypothesis development and expedited research.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Alex Sherman, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
As that process unfolds, Enbridge is seeking expedited state and federal permits for the reroute.
—Mike Shriberg, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2025
In one example, a Futurewei chief scientist made a proposal at the ITUTSS that would have altered the architecture of the internet in a way that would have expedited China’s censorship and surveillance operations, according to the select committee.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Poley told me that one of AI’s biggest strengths today is hypothesis development and expedited research.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedited
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The expansion has been facilitated by two key hires, with director of APAC development Timo Vollmer and EMEAA export director Marie-Astrid Erbsheuser joining the team.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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This isn’t the first time in recent years that the University of Münster has facilitated the return of historical artifacts to Greece.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Europe has been hungry for a homegrown alternative to Starlink, which dominates the sector — the service has been vital to Ukrainian troops in the war against Russia, and fears of a possible shutdown accelerated Europe’s space ambitions.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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His extraordinary rise has only accelerated over the past 12 months.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Expedited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedited. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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