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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Other amenities include early and late checkout; rides to and from the airport in the Wynn Rolls-Royce; a breakfast credit; access to the Four-Star spa; priority reservations for shows, dining, spa and salons; as well as expedited entry to nightclubs.
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Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
In cases of immediate need, the program sometimes issues expedited benefit cards.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
So the format of the show certainly expedited things.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
For instance, consider how some consumers are willing to pay more to have their online shopping order expedited, while more budget-minded customers might wait for a seasonal sale with standard shipping.
—George Slover, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
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Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
In cases of immediate need, the program sometimes issues expedited benefit cards.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
So the format of the show certainly expedited things.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
For instance, consider how some consumers are willing to pay more to have their online shopping order expedited, while more budget-minded customers might wait for a seasonal sale with standard shipping.
—George Slover, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for expedited
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Moreno said Echevarría’s lawyers failed to provide convincing evidence that Expedia Group facilitated the bookings and that the holding company could not be held liable for the actions of its subsidiary.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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The behemoth company—parent of an array of brands including Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, Heinz Ketchup, Maxwell House coffee, Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs—came together in a megamerger facilitated by Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital in 2015.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The independent brand picked up momentum in secondary channels in May, when turnover rose to 36 percent and accelerated further in June, peaking at 43 percent.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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In addition, Borenstein has accelerated the brand’s progress toward its sustainability commitments, including climate-positive by 2025 and a new commitment to be fully circular by 2030.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Expedited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedited. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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