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
The fight to keep the detention site open Williams, on Wednesday, again sided with the environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe, denying the government’s expedited motion to pause her order.
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Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Those are just some of the bribes Manhattan prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Mayor Adams’ longtime political confidante, pocketed over a years-long period in exchange for doling out government favors to her benefactors, like city contracts and expedited building permits.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Other amenities include early and late checkout; rides to and from the airport in the Wynn Rolls-Royce; a breakfast credit; access to the Four-Star spa; priority reservations for shows, dining, spa and salons; as well as expedited entry to nightclubs.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
So the format of the show certainly expedited things.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Those are just some of the bribes Manhattan prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Mayor Adams’ longtime political confidante, pocketed over a years-long period in exchange for doling out government favors to her benefactors, like city contracts and expedited building permits.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Other amenities include early and late checkout; rides to and from the airport in the Wynn Rolls-Royce; a breakfast credit; access to the Four-Star spa; priority reservations for shows, dining, spa and salons; as well as expedited entry to nightclubs.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
So the format of the show certainly expedited things.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedited
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The Fed's current governance has facilitated groupthink that has led to significant monetary-policy errors.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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In the last quarter, the partnership has facilitated recovery of more than 26,600 kilograms of textiles from 23 hotels and initiated conversations with 12 hotel groups in Delhi.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Roots Of The 70-Hour Workweek The 996 work culture originated in China's tech and manufacturing sectors in the early 2010s, becoming widespread as the country's rapid economic growth accelerated through the mid-2010s.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The introduction of name, image and likeness money and unlimited transfers has accelerated player movement at an unprecedented rate and lowered the ceiling at the top of the sport.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Expedited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedited. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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