as in facilitated
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.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
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 expedited
Routine processing time is four to six weeks, and expedited service is two to three weeks, according to the Department of State website.
—
Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The wide-scale advancement of artificial intelligence expedited several key projects involving software, an area where the automaker has repeatedly faltered, as well as plans to launch robots in manufacturing plants this year.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
As a result, the Royals expedited the arrival of top rookies Jac Caglianone and Carter Jensen to the big-league level.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Voluntary departures are expedited removals from the country that offer an end to detention.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for expedited
Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The wide-scale advancement of artificial intelligence expedited several key projects involving software, an area where the automaker has repeatedly faltered, as well as plans to launch robots in manufacturing plants this year.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
As a result, the Royals expedited the arrival of top rookies Jac Caglianone and Carter Jensen to the big-league level.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Voluntary departures are expedited removals from the country that offer an end to detention.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for expedited
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedited
Verb
-
Ferdi Kadioglu is first-choice at left-back, and Brighton spent the first half trying to work rotations — Ayari was dropping between or beside the centre-backs to let Kadioglu push on, which facilitated left-winger Diego Gomez to move centrally and become an extra midfielder.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
-
The company has facilitated over 135,000 successful pet shipments and is widely recognized for its commitment to safety, transparency, and care.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
To address these gaps, the researchers recommend accelerated stability testing based on International Electrotechnical Commission standards.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
-
The Clockwork manicure was not as comprehensive as what 10Beauty looks to deliver, though absorbing the company’s data has accelerated 10Beauty’s own device and helped the company better understand what will and won’t work in autonomous services.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Expedited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedited. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share