expedited

Definition of expeditednext
past tense of expedite

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of expedited Based on its promise, the FDA expedited its review of Galleri, which is the furthest along in that approval process. — Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026 Thus, they are given access to PreCheck airport screening lanes that provide expedited screening through security checkpoints. — Sheldon H. Jacobson, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2026 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 On the verge of their first three-game sweep of the year, Vitello’s expedited return to the clubhouse was a bad omen for the Giants. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedited
Verb
  • But after a stint in the minors with the Chicago White Sox organization at age 31 — facilitated by Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, who also owned the MLB franchise — the star guard returned to his first love.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
  • And without oversight from Washington, DC, an increasing number of states are looking to take action as experts fear a wave of gambling addiction, facilitated by a surge in interest for betting on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Indonesia has been drawing visitors for decades, a trend that accelerated when Adrian Zecha built Aman resorts here in 1989 and 1992.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
  • In a 2021 flight, a HAWC vehicle was released from an aircraft, its booster accelerated it, and a scramjet then took over and drove it beyond Mach 5.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026

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“Expedited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedited. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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