expedited

Definition of expeditednext
past tense of expedite

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Recent Examples of expedited 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 The article has been corrected to reflect that the university system’s timeline was expedited, not delayed. Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 One way is to invest in TSA PreCheck, which offers expedited security and tends to have shorter lines. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 So that expedited growth also reflects Simmons’ drive and intelligence — among other traits that animate the athleticism of his 6-foot-4, 215-pound frame and powerful left throwing arm. Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026 Later, women were hired to individually cover each in foil before machines expedited the process. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedited
Verb
  • Their 12-hour work days, facilitated by a sun that never sets, gave them ample time to marvel at the fact that Cassiope and Pedicularis exist here at all.
    Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Slow disintegration also appears in a triptych of videos by Ismail Ghanbari (facilitated by Tala Madani but not credited as a collaboration).
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Pole accelerated on the stage’s fourth ascent of the Col d’Eze, but couldn’t open a gap.
    Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Inequality has accelerated at an ever-growing pace, blowing past that of any previous eras, including the Gilded Age.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Expedited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedited. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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