as in facilitates
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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 expedites
This technique expedites growth, produces larger fruit, and leads to earlier harvests by directing the plant's energy to the main vine and developing cucumbers rather than unnecessary foliage.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
The law changes the timeframe from 30 days to 10 and expedites the board's response, which should lead to shorter stays for animals.
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Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
This smart optimization reduces expenses, expedites execution and safeguards regulatory alignment.
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Suhail Syed,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2026
With an intuitive user interface and transcription utility that provides audio asset management, enabling direct access to edit decision lists and audio session files, Kraken expedites the assembly of audio files while providing visual aids to find and resolve issues.
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Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
Austin expedites permitting for builders providing heightened workplace protections.
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Terri Gerstein,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
The wrong one expedites his exit.
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Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
The program, which the city hopes to launch in Spring 2026, covers 100 percent of the base fees for living seawall permits and expedites the permitting process, said Marco Aguilera, the Fort Lauderdale chief waterways officer.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
17 Dec. 2025
Fernandez earned degrees in law and social work, and entered federal service through the Schedule A program, which expedites the hiring of qualified candidates with disabilities.
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E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
16 Sep. 2025
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
The law changes the timeframe from 30 days to 10 and expedites the board's response, which should lead to shorter stays for animals.
—
Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
This smart optimization reduces expenses, expedites execution and safeguards regulatory alignment.
—
Suhail Syed,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2026
With an intuitive user interface and transcription utility that provides audio asset management, enabling direct access to edit decision lists and audio session files, Kraken expedites the assembly of audio files while providing visual aids to find and resolve issues.
—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
Austin expedites permitting for builders providing heightened workplace protections.
—
Terri Gerstein,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
The wrong one expedites his exit.
—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
The program, which the city hopes to launch in Spring 2026, covers 100 percent of the base fees for living seawall permits and expedites the permitting process, said Marco Aguilera, the Fort Lauderdale chief waterways officer.
—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
17 Dec. 2025
Fernandez earned degrees in law and social work, and entered federal service through the Schedule A program, which expedites the hiring of qualified candidates with disabilities.
—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedites
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Critics of the ballot initiative say that Measure ULA provides a crucial tax funnel that facilitates affordable housing development and funding for social services.
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The Middle East conflict prompted the Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime trading route that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of global oil supply.
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Pipeline growth often accelerates for organizations that invest in content designed to genuinely help buyers evaluate challenges and make informed decisions.
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Shares have jumped 80% in the year to date as an ongoing memory supply crunch accelerates the adoption of lithography equipment for the production of semiconductors required to power the AI revolution.
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“Expedites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedites. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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