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
From the complimentary Rolls-Royce airport transfer to the private VIP arrival lounge and dedicated check-in (in-suite, of course), and exclusive elevator banks at your disposal, every step of the journey is designed to be seamless and expedited.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
There's absolutely no reason that this should be expedited.
—Rhyma Castillo, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Feb. 2026
Twice last year the Supreme Court expedited review of the government’s request for a reversal of a stay while the case is under review by lower courts.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
There were glimpses that it could be expedited.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
There's absolutely no reason that this should be expedited.
—Rhyma Castillo, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Feb. 2026
Twice last year the Supreme Court expedited review of the government’s request for a reversal of a stay while the case is under review by lower courts.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
There were glimpses that it could be expedited.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedited
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And cooperation is facilitated by finding common ground.—
Justin Callais,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The cooperation was facilitated by the Fire Apparatus Manufacturer's Association, known as FAMA, the lawsuits claim.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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As officers approached, police said the driver accelerated and fled on city streets, leading to a pursuit in which the driver failed to stop at stop signs, drove the wrong way and passed vehicles on the shoulder.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The partners sold more than 7 million Ray-Ban and Oakley AI frames in 2025 — a pace that accelerated with new models introduced in the second half.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Expedited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedited. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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