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
How much does expedited drone delivery cost?
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Dec. 2025
Does Nordstrom offer expedited shipping?
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Dec. 2025
The majority of states have announced more or expedited funding for food banks or novel ways to load at least some benefits onto the SNAP debit cards.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Rollins' injury expedited those plans.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Dec. 2025
Does Nordstrom offer expedited shipping?
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Dec. 2025
The majority of states have announced more or expedited funding for food banks or novel ways to load at least some benefits onto the SNAP debit cards.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Rollins' injury expedited those plans.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedited
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For those seeking a simple option that offers transparent fees and access from any location, an international transfer facilitated by a secure digital platform may be an ideal solution.—
Jason Phillips,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
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Jamie Holt, General Manager of Madman Entertainment’s subsidiary, Garage Entertainment facilitated the deal with Guglielmi on behalf Darkwood Entertainment.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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The e-bike collided with the car, and the driver, who police said was startled by the collision, accelerated across the street, killing Ayden and injuring a 6-year-old girl, both of whom were with their family in front of the restaurant.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Initiatives led by Colombia and The Netherlands to advance a Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Conference show how progress can be accelerated without abandoning the annual United Nations climate summits.—
Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Expedited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedited. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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